Tides Today & Tomorrow in Otter Island, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Otter Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 7:43 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 2:17 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8667783
Common Questions About Tides

Otter Island, SC Tides - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:545.82:356.38:021.08:551.56:567:47First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:445.73:256.28:551.29:511.66:567:45First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:355.64:156.29:511.310:451.56:577:44First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:265.75:076.310:461.311:361.46:587:43Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:195.85:586.411:381.26:587:42Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:105.96:456.512:221.212:271.06:597:40Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:576.17:286.61:061.01:130.87:007:39Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:406.38:076.71:470.81:580.77:007:38Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:196.58:446.72:270.62:410.67:017:36Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:576.79:206.73:070.43:240.67:017:35Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:336.89:556.63:460.34:060.67:027:34Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:126.910:336.44:260.24:490.67:037:32Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:546.911:176.35:060.25:330.87:037:31Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:426.95:500.36:210.97:047:30Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:086.112:396.96:390.47:161.17:057:28Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:086.01:416.97:340.58:181.27:057:27Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:126.02:456.98:360.69:241.27:067:26Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:176.13:487.09:430.510:301.07:067:24Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:226.34:527.210:490.411:320.67:077:23Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:286.65:557.311:530.17:087:22Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:296.96:527.512:290.312:51-0.27:087:20Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:257.27:447.51:220.01:47-0.37:097:19New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:177.58:337.52:12-0.22:40-0.47:107:18New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:057.69:207.33:00-0.33:30-0.37:107:16New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:527.59:057.12:45-0.23:18-0.16:116:15Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:377.39:506.73:290.04:040.36:126:14Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:237.110:366.44:100.34:480.76:126:12Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:116.811:256.14:520.75:331.16:136:11Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:016.55:341.16:211.56:146:10First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:165.912:526.36:201.47:111.76:146:08First Quarter30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8667783)

Common Questions About Otter Island, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Otter Island, SC today?

Slack tide in Otter Island, SC is approximately 11:00 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Otter Island, SC?

Otter Island, SC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Otter Island, SC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Otter Island, SC?

Tide predictions for Otter Island, SC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Otter Island, SC?

Tide data for Otter Island, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8667783. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8667783.

What is the moon phase in Otter Island, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Otter Island, SC is First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Otter Island, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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