Murrells Inlet tides today
- Tide now 0.6 ft ↓ falling · low 5:09 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:00–6:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 1:00–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 67 °F moderate · 6.7 s from the east
- Wind · air 8 mph · 61 °F from the NNE, gusts 23 · clear
- Sun 7:32 am–6:27 pm 10 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:20 pm
- Best time to dive 5:20–6:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 12:00 am tomorrow. NWS Wilmington NC
Today in Murrells Inlet there are high tides at 11:03 am (5.7 ft) and 11:21 pm (4.4 ft) and low tides at 5:09 am and 6:01 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:09 am. The sun rises at 7:32 am and sets at 6:27 pm: 10 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:56 am to 4:56 am and from 3:28 pm to 5:28 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (8 mph). Clear, 61 °F.
Fishing in Murrells Inlet today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:01 pm
- Major period 3:28–5:28 pm
- Sunset at 6:27 pm, golden hour from 5:52 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 6:50 pm, combines the 6:01 pm low tide, a major period, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 11:10 am to 12:00 pm, with the 11:03 am high tide, moonset, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 4:10 am to 5:00 am, with the 5:09 am low tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: mahi-mahi, spot, permit and Florida pompano. What you can catch
Beach day in Murrells Inlet
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.
- Sunny
- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Cross-shore breeze (8 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 68 °F (cool)
- Swim with care: 4.0 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk (NWS)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.0 ft
4.0 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 68 °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 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:09 am
Low tide at 5:09 am and 6:01 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:03 am and 11:21 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures and little wind, 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 Murrells Inlet
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- Huntington Beach 2.1 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Garden City Beach 2.4 mi · NE
- Parking
- Litchfield Beach 5.2 mi · SW
- 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 Murrells Inlet
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 5:09 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:03 am 5.7 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 6:01 pm 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:21 pm 4.4 ft · coef. 79
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 22 min to low tide at 5:09 am.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 11:03 am high tide and 79 for the 11:21 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 (5.8 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.0 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 88, 5.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 43, 2.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:32 am · 6:27 pm | Low tide 5:09 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:03 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 6:01 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:21 pm · 4.4 ft | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 2:56 am · 3:28 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:33 am · 6:26 pm | Low tide 6:02 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:04 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 6:57 pm · 0.5 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 74% | Major periods 4:00 am · 4:32 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:34 am · 6:25 pm | High tide 12:26 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 7:01 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:10 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 7:57 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 74 | 63% | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:32 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:35 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 1:34 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 7:05 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:14 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 8:01 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 69 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:36 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 1:40 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 8:16 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 2:15 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 9:06 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:37 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 2:42 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 9:31 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:13 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 10:06 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:42 am · 7:05 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:38 am · 5:21 pm | High tide 3:41 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 10:38 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:09 pm · 4.8 ft | Low tide 10:57 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 71 | 21% | Major periods 7:27 am · 7:50 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 Oaks Creek station (NOAA), 0.6 mi from Murrells Inlet. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Springmaid Pier reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Murrells Inlet
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.7 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east (moderate).
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 70.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−4.0 °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 3:46 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station MROS1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Murrells Inlet today
Surf today
Good- 2.9–4.4 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.9 ft swell at 7 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:03 am)
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 7:07 am · sunrise 7:32 am · sunset 6:27 pm · last light 6:52 pm
- Tide: low 5:09 am (0.1 ft), high 11:03 am (5.7 ft), low 6:01 pm (0.3 ft) and high 11:21 pm (4.4 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 67.5 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 124 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 7:07 am to 8:00 am can also work, with a good size, 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 Murrells Inlet today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (6:01 pm): little current from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- 2.8 ft swell at 7 s from the east-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 5:09 am (4:30–5:30 am), high tide 11:03 am (10:40–11:40 am), low tide 6:01 pm (5:30–6:30 pm) and high tide 11:21 pm (10:50 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.1 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 67.5 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:52 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:20 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:20 pm to 6:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:20 am to 12:10 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
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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- Bob Hanson Reef 3.7 mi
- Winston Perry Memorial Reef 3.7 mi
- Grand Strand Saltwater Anglers Reef 3.7 mi
- Paradise Reef 3.7 mi
- H.P. Springs Jr. Reef 3.8 mi
- Tommy Pierce Reef 6.7 mi
- Pawley's Island Reef 6.7 mi
- Bruce Rush Reef 11 mi
- Ten Mile Reef 11 mi
- Eleven Mile Reef 12 mi
- Scuba Express 2.0 mi
- Express Watersports 2.2 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 Murrells Inlet
Now in Murrells Inlet
- Low / high
- 61 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 13%
- Clouds
- 11%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 59 °F
- Visibility
- 7.8 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 42
- 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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 64° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 69° | 76° | 71° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NNE | 8 NNE | 9 NNE | 8 NNE | 6 NE | 7 ENE | 6 ENE | 5 ENE |
| Gusts | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 15 |
| Waves | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.4 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 |
- 3:00 am 62° 8 NNE 4.7 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 9 NNE 4.7 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 8 NNE 4.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 6 NE 4.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 7 ENE 3.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 6 ENE 3.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 5 ENE 3.4 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 4 NNE 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 76 °F | 9 mph NE | 4.7 ft | 11:03 am · 11:21 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 77 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.3 ft | 12:04 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 72 °F | 15 mph ENE | 4.3 ft | 12:26 am · 1:10 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 73 °F | 15 mph NE | 4.2 ft | 1:34 am · 1:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 73 °F | 15 mph NE | 4.4 ft | 1:40 am · 2:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 75 °F | 15 mph NE | 4.4 ft | 2:42 am · 3:13 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 76 °F | 13 mph NE | 4.5 ft | 3:41 am · 4:09 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 75 °F | 12 mph ESE | 4.2 ft | 4:36 am · 5:01 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 73 °F | 9 mph W | 3.5 ft | 5:27 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 70 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.7 ft | 6:13 am · 6:36 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 69 °F | 10 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | 6:56 am · 7:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 67 °F | 9 mph N | 1.8 ft | 7:35 am · 7:59 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 48 / 68 °F | 6 mph N | 1.9 ft | 8:12 am · 8:38 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 72 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 8:49 am · 9:17 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 58° / 77° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 72° 4.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 58° / 73° 4.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 60° / 73° 4.4 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 60° / 75° 4.4 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 61° / 76° 4.5 ft
- Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 62° / 75° 4.2 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 agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- 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 3:46 am (local time).
The sun in Murrells Inlet
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:38 am
- Full dark 7:22 pm
- Civil dawn 7:07 am
- Civil dusk 6:52 pm
- Solar noon 1:00 pm (43° high)
- Daylight 10 h 54 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:52 pm
- Full dark 7:22 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,251 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Murrells Inlet
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:56–4:56 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:28–5:28 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:06 am–12:06 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:50–9:50 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Murrells Inlet
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- The Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk 2.0 mi
- Garden City Pier 3.8 mi
- Jetty 0.2 mi
- Jetty 0.3 mi
- Morse Park Landing 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Stanley Drive Landing 3.5 mi
- Marlin Quay 1.7 mi
- Crazy Sister Marina 1.8 mi
- Inlet Rocks Bait and Tackle 1.7 mi
- Inlet Rocks Bait & Tackle 2.0 mi
- Perry's Bait & Tackle 2.1 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 0.65 mi from shore and 27 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.65 mi
- 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. About 6.6 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- 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 Murrells InletTides nearby
- Garden City4.6 mi
- Surfside Beach6.3 mi
- Myrtle Beach14 mi
- Atlantic Beach26 mi
- Crescent Beach27 mi
- North Myrtle Beach28 mi
- Cherry Grove Beach30 mi
- Little River34 mi
- Calabash37 mi
Murrells Inlet at a glance
- Bay or cove. Coordinates: 33.529° N, 79.032° W.
- It is 74 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, Oaks Creek, is 0.6 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Marlin Quay Marina (1.8 mi), Magnolia Beach (4.5 mi).
Questions about Murrells InletQuestions
What time is high tide today in Murrells Inlet?
Today in Murrells Inlet there are high tides at 11:03 am (5.7 ft) and 11:21 pm (4.4 ft) and low tides at 5:09 am and 6:01 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Murrells Inlet?
At 6:27 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Murrells Inlet?
At 7:33 am. First light comes at 6:38 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:56–4:56 am, Minor 11:06 am–12:06 pm, Major 3:28–5:28 pm, Minor 8:50–9:50 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Murrells Inlet?
Mainly clear, from 61 °F to 76 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (8 mph) and a 13% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Murrells Inlet?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the east. The water is 67.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Murrells Inlet?
The best time to visit Murrells Inlet 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 Oaks Creek (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).