Tides Today & Tomorrow in Parris Island, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Parris Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 57m at 9:42 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:29 pm (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668445
Common Questions About Tides

Parris Island, SC Tides - Apr 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:007.24:276.710:260.410:430.16:106:42Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:097.45:337.311:25-0.111:46-0.36:096:42Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:107.76:317.812:19-0.56:086:43Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:047.97:238.312:44-0.61:09-0.86:076:44New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:537.98:128.61:38-0.81:57-1.06:056:45New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:407.88:578.72:29-0.92:42-1.06:046:45New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:257.69:418.53:18-0.83:26-0.86:036:46New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:097.210:258.24:04-0.54:09-0.56:026:47Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:556.811:097.84:48-0.14:51-0.16:006:47Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:436.411:577.35:320.45:340.45:596:48Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:366.06:180.86:210.85:586:49First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:506.91:315.87:081.27:131.25:576:49First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:446.62:265.78:031.48:131.45:556:50First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:406.43:215.89:011.59:161.45:546:51First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:356.44:166.09:581.410:161.35:536:51First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:306.45:106.310:481.211:111.05:526:52Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:236.65:596.711:330.95:516:53Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:116.76:437.012:010.812:140.75:496:54Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:546.87:227.412:460.512:540.45:486:54Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:346.97:587.71:310.31:330.25:476:55Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:126.98:337.92:140.12:130.05:466:56Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:496.99:088.02:560.02:530.05:456:56Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:286.89:488.03:390.03:35-0.15:446:57Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:106.710:327.94:230.14:180.05:436:58Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:596.511:257.75:090.25:060.15:426:59Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:566.47:000.46:590.36:417:59Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:287.52:016.47:560.58:010.56:408:00Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:357.43:076.68:580.59:100.66:398:01Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:417.34:116.810:020.410:210.56:388:01Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:447.35:147.211:030.111:290.36:378:02Waning Crescent30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8668445)

Common Questions About Parris Island, SC Tides

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

Slack tide in Parris Island, SC is approximately 1:05 pm — 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 Parris Island, SC?

Parris Island, SC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Parris 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 Parris Island, SC?

Tide predictions for Parris 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 Parris Island, SC?

Tide data for Parris Island, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8668445. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8668445.

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

Tonight the moon over Parris Island, SC is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Parris Island, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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