Darien tides today
- Tide now 2.2 ft ↑ rising · high 11:38 pm (7.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:40 pm–12:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 2.6 ft · 69 °F slight · 6.5 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 68 °F from the NE, gusts 27 · clear
- Sun 7:38 am–6:40 pm 11 h 2 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:34 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:34 pm
- Diving tomorrow 5:30–7:00 pm good day · 8/10
- Rip Current Statement: dangerous rip currents at the beaches: swimming is risky. Until 8:00 pm tomorrow. NWS Charleston SC
Today in Darien there are high tides at 11:17 am (9.2 ft) and 11:38 pm (7.9 ft) and low tides at 5:17 am and 6:05 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:38 pm. The sun rises at 7:38 am and sets at 6:40 pm: 11 h 2 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:34 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:02 am to 4:02 am and from 2:33 pm to 4:33 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph). Clear, 68 °F.
Fishing in Darien today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:05 pm
- Sunset at 6:40 pm, golden hour from 6:07 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:10 pm to 7:10 pm, combines the 6:05 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 10:20 am to 11:00 am, with the 11:17 am high tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 10:40 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:38 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, bluefish, longfin inshore squid and Atlantic Spanish mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Darien
Is it a beach day?
- Official statement: Rip Current Statement (NWS Charleston SC)
- Sunny
- Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 69 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 6:05 pm: more sand
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 69 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:17 am
Low tide at 5:17 am and 6:05 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:17 am and 11:38 pm.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures and low tide at 6:05 pm, though with moderate wind and some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Darien
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Tides in Darien
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:17 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:17 am 9.2 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 6:05 pm 0.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:38 pm 7.9 ft · coef. 81
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 51 min to high tide at 11:38 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 11:17 am high tide and 81 for the 11:38 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 9.3 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 27 (9.3 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.4 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 85, 9.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 47, 5.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:38 am · 6:40 pm | Low tide 5:17 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:17 am · 9.2 ft | Low tide 6:05 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:38 pm · 7.9 ft | Coef. 83 | 91% | Major periods 2:02 am · 2:33 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:39 am · 6:39 pm | Low tide 6:07 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 9.0 ft | Low tide 6:57 pm · 0.5 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 84% | Major periods 3:06 am · 3:38 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:40 am · 6:38 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 7:00 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:14 pm · 8.8 ft | Low tide 7:53 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:41 am · 6:38 pm | High tide 1:39 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 7:57 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:22 pm · 8.5 ft | Low tide 8:52 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:42 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 1:46 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 8:01 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 2:28 pm · 8.3 ft | Low tide 8:55 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:42 am · 5:36 pm | High tide 2:51 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 9:09 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 3:29 pm · 8.2 ft | Low tide 9:57 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:43 am · 5:35 pm | High tide 3:52 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 10:18 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:28 pm · 8.1 ft | Low tide 10:56 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:52 am · 7:15 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Darien station (NOAA), 0.1 mi from Darien. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Fort Pulaski reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Darien
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 2.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 71.2 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−3.4 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:47 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 41008, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Darien today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:17 am): little current from 10:50 am to 11:50 am
- 2.3 ft swell at 7 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.8 mph current toward the south-southwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:17 am (5:00–5:32 am), high tide 11:17 am (10:50–11:50 am), low tide 6:05 pm (5:50–6:20 pm) and high tide 11:38 pm (11:10 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.4 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 68.9 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:05 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:34 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 12:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 5:30 pm to 6:40 pm, with slack water at low tide, though with moderate wind and current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Darien
Now in Darien
- Low / high
- 57 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 6%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 64 °F
- Visibility
- 9.6 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 52
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 62° | 60° | 58° | 60° | 71° | 75° | 71° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNE | 7 NNE | 7 N | 7 N | 14 NE | 15 NE | 14 NE | 11 NE |
| Gusts | 16 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 30 | 28 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 67° 11 NE 2.6 ft
- 12:00 am 67° 10 NE 2.5 ft
- 3:00 am 66° 9 NE 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 65° 9 NNE 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 11 NE 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 14 NE 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 15 NE 2.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 73° 12 NE 2.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 57 / 75 °F | 16 mph NE | 2.8 ft | 11:17 am · 11:38 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 65 / 76 °F | 15 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 12:12 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 77 °F | 13 mph NE | 2.1 ft | 12:35 am · 1:14 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 65 / 76 °F | 16 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 1:39 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 73 °F | 15 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 1:46 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 73 °F | 16 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 2:51 am · 3:29 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 76 °F | 15 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 3:52 am · 4:28 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 77 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 4:52 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 76 °F | 10 mph SSW | 2.7 ft | 5:48 am · 6:16 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 74 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 6:39 am · 7:04 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 72 °F | 7 mph NNW | 2.1 ft | 7:25 am · 7:48 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 72 °F | 7 mph N | 1.8 ft | 8:06 am · 8:29 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 70 °F | 8 mph N | 2.5 ft | 8:46 am · 9:09 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 70 °F | 7 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 9:23 am · 9:48 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 65° / 76° 2.6 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 63° / 77° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Rain 65° / 76° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 66° / 73° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 64° / 73° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 62° / 76° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 63° / 77° 2.2 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (76 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:47 pm (local time).
The sun in Darien
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:45 am
- Full dark 7:34 pm
- Civil dawn 7:13 am
- Civil dusk 7:05 pm
- Solar noon 1:10 pm (45° high)
- Daylight 11 h 2 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:07 pm
- Full dark 7:34 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,336 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Darien
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:02–4:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:33–4:33 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:01–11:01 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:04–9:04 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Darien
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Marina 3.0 mi
- Hampton River Marina 7.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near DarienTides nearby
- Little Saint Simons Island7.9 mi
- Crescent10 mi
- Dock Junction13 mi
- Saint Simon Mills14 mi
- Brunswick16 mi
- Saint Simons Island16 mi
- Jekyll Island21 mi
Darien at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,858 people. Coordinates: 31.370° N, 81.434° W.
- It is 53 mi south of Savannah, the main place in Georgia. The sun rises at the same time and sets 2 min later than in Savannah.
- The nearest tide station, Darien, is 0.1 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about DarienQuestions
What time is high tide today in Darien?
Today in Darien there are high tides at 11:17 am (9.2 ft) and 11:38 pm (7.9 ft) and low tides at 5:17 am and 6:05 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Darien?
At 6:40 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:05 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Darien?
At 7:39 am. First light comes at 6:46 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:02–4:02 am, Minor 10:01–11:01 am, Major 2:33–4:33 pm, Minor 8:04–9:04 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Darien?
Clear sky, from 57 °F to 75 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Darien?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.6 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the east-northeast. The water is 69.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Darien?
The best time to visit Darien is from March to May and in November: highs of 71 °F to 84 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Darien (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).