Garden City tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↓ falling · low 6:19 pm (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:20–6:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 2:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 3.8 ft · 67 °F slight · 6.4 s from the east
- Wind · air 13 mph · 71 °F from the E, gusts 27 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:32 am–6:28 pm 10 h 56 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:16 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:16 pm
- Best time to dive 5:40–6:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until Fri 30, 12:00 am. NWS Wilmington NC
Today in Garden City there are high tides at 10:57 am (5.5 ft) and 11:13 pm (4.1 ft) and low tides at 5:25 am and 6:19 pm. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:19 pm. The sun rises at 7:32 am and sets at 6:28 pm: 10 h 56 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:16 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:51 am to 3:51 am and from 2:23 pm to 4:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east (13 mph). Mainly clear, 71 °F.
Fishing in Garden City today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 10:57 am, coefficient 77
- Minor period 9:57–10:57 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.30 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (3.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 77 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 11:00 am, combines the 10:57 am high tide, moonset and some swell. Also worth a try from 5:20 pm to 6:50 pm, with the 6:19 pm low tide, sunset and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 2:30 pm to 4:20 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: mahi-mahi, spot, permit and Florida pompano. What you can catch
Beach day in Garden City
Is it a beach day?
1 good hourRip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 67 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 6:19 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.7 ft
3.7 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °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 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:19 pm
Low tide at 5:25 am and 6:19 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:57 am and 11:13 pm.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind and low tide at 6:19 pm, though with 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 Garden City
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- Garden City Beach 2.3 mi · S
- Parking
- Surfside Beach 2.3 mi · E
- Parking
- Ocean Lakes Beach 3.6 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Lakewood Beach 4.3 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Pirateland Beach 4.9 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Long Bay Beach 5.3 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- State Park Beach 6.0 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for South Carolina (S.C. Beach Guide).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Garden City
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:25 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:57 am 5.5 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Next low tide 6:19 pm 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:13 pm 4.1 ft · coef. 75
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 20 min to low tide at 6:19 pm.
Tide coefficient 77 for the 10:57 am high tide and 75 for the 11:13 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.2 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 (5.5 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-0.5 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 8 to 11 (coefficient 86, 5.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 55, 3.6 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 | 7:32 am · 6:28 pm | Low tide 5:25 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:57 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 6:19 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:13 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 77 | 91% | Major periods 1:51 am · 2:23 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:32 am · 6:27 pm | Low tide 6:15 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:49 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 7:12 pm · 0.7 ft | — | Coef. 73 | 84% | Major periods 2:55 am · 3:28 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:33 am · 6:26 pm | High tide 12:07 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 7:08 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 12:46 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 8:06 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 71 | 74% | Major periods 4:00 am · 4:32 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:34 am · 6:25 pm | High tide 1:09 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 8:05 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 1:49 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 9:03 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 66 | 63% | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:32 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:35 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 1:15 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 8:05 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:53 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 9:02 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:36 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 2:21 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 9:11 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:55 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 10:02 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:37 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 3:24 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 10:18 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:54 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 10:57 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 70 | 30% | Major periods 6:42 am · 7:05 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 Garden City Bridge station (NOAA), 1.1 mi from Garden City. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Garden City
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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: 3.9 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (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 68.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−4.1 °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 6:00 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station SSBN7, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Garden City today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.5 ft swell at 5 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 6:19 pm)
Rip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 2.0–4.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:06 am · sunrise 7:32 am · sunset 6:28 pm · last light 6:53 pm
- Tide: low 5:25 am (0.3 ft), high 10:57 am (5.5 ft), low 6:19 pm (0.6 ft) and high 11:13 pm (4.1 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 66.7 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 25 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 7:06 am to 9:00 am can also work, with light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in Garden City today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:57 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:12 am
- 2.5 ft swell at 5 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:25 am (5:00–5:40 am), high tide 10:57 am (10:40–11:12 am), low tide 6:19 pm (6:00–6:34 pm) and high tide 11:13 pm (10:50–11:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.8 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 66.7 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:53 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:16 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 11:40 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, with slack water at low tide and weak current, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 12:40 pm to 3:40 pm, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal 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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- H.P. Springs Jr. Reef 5.7 mi
- Grand Strand Saltwater Anglers Reef 5.7 mi
- Paradise Reef 5.7 mi
- Winston Perry Memorial Reef 5.7 mi
- Bob Hanson Reef 5.7 mi
- Tommy Pierce Reef 11 mi
- Pawley's Island Reef 11 mi
- Scuba Express 2.8 mi
- Express Watersports 2.9 mi
- Nu Horizons Dive & Travel 9.8 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Garden City
Now in Garden City
- Low / high
- 53 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 41%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 64 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 44
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.09 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 54° | 56° | 59° | 74° | 76° | 71° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNW | 7 N | 8 NNE | 8 NNE | 10 NNE | 11 ENE | 13 E | 9 NE |
| Gusts | 12 | 17 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 27 | 18 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.9 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 |
- 6:00 pm 71° 13 E 3.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 9 NE 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 13 NE 3.9 ft
- 3:00 am 63° 10 NE 3.9 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 11 NNE 3.9 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 10 NE 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 11 NE 3.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 77° 9 NE 3.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 53 / 76 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.9 ft | 10:57 am · 11:13 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 77 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.9 ft | 11:49 am | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 77 °F | 8 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 12:07 am · 12:46 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 72 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.5 ft | 1:09 am · 1:49 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 73 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.5 ft | 1:15 am · 1:53 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 61 / 72 °F | 17 mph NE | 3.5 ft | 2:21 am · 2:55 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 61 / 75 °F | 15 mph NE | 3.6 ft | 3:24 am · 3:54 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 76 °F | 14 mph NE | 3.4 ft | 4:23 am · 4:49 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 74 °F | 12 mph SSE | 5.5 ft | 5:17 am · 5:41 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 72 °F | 9 mph SW | 5.7 ft | 6:08 am · 6:29 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 70 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | 6:55 am · 7:16 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 69 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 7:40 am · 8:00 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 65 °F | 10 mph N | 2.8 ft | 8:22 am · 8:43 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 48 / 67 °F | 7 mph N | 2.2 ft | 9:02 am · 9:23 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 62° / 77° 3.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 58° / 77° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 61° / 72° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 58° / 73° 3.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 61° / 72° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 61° / 75° 3.6 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 62° / 76° 3.4 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.1 °F; normal high: 73 °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 6:00 pm (local time).
The sun in Garden City
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:37 am
- Full dark 7:22 pm
- Civil dawn 7:06 am
- Civil dusk 6:53 pm
- Solar noon 1:00 pm (43° high)
- Daylight 10 h 56 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:53 pm
- Full dark 7:22 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,501 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Garden City
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:51–3:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:23–4:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:57–10:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:46–8:46 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 Garden City
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Garden City Pier 1.3 mi
- The Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk 2.8 mi
- Myrtle Beach State Park Pier 6.0 mi
- Jetty 4.6 mi
- Stanley Drive Landing 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- Morse Park Landing 4.4 mi
- Marlin Quay 2.9 mi
- Crazy Sister Marina 3.0 mi
- Garden City Bait & Tackle 0.3 mi
- Surfside Fishing Pier 2.3 mi
- Perry's Bait & Tackle 2.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 850 ft from shore and 25 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Garden City) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep850 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 850 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Garden CityTides nearby
- Surfside Beach2.2 mi
- Murrells Inlet4.6 mi
- Myrtle Beach9.7 mi
- Atlantic Beach22 mi
- Crescent Beach23 mi
- North Myrtle Beach24 mi
- Cherry Grove Beach27 mi
- Little River30 mi
- Calabash33 mi
- Sunset Beach35 mi
Garden City at a glance
- Town or city of about 9,209 people. Coordinates: 33.593° N, 79.009° W.
- It is 78 mi northeast of Charleston, the main place in South Carolina. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Charleston.
- The nearest tide station, Garden City Bridge, is 1.1 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Marlin Quay Marina (2.9 mi).
Questions about Garden CityQuestions
What time is high tide today in Garden City?
Today in Garden City there are high tides at 10:57 am (5.5 ft) and 11:13 pm (4.1 ft) and low tides at 5:25 am and 6:19 pm. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in Garden City?
At 6:28 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:53 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Garden City?
At 7:32 am. First light comes at 6:38 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 1:51–3:51 am, Minor 9:57–10:57 am, Major 2:23–4:23 pm, Minor 7:46–8:46 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Garden City?
Light drizzle, from 53 °F to 76 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east (13 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Garden City?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.8 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the east. The water is 67.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Garden City?
The best time to visit Garden City is from April to May and in October: highs of 75 °F to 82 °F, about 9 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 Garden City Bridge (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).