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South Carolina Beach Tides, Weather & Coastal Conditions

Plan South Carolina beach trips with tide predictions, coastal weather, hazard and water-quality source links, and clearly separated access information.

4 destinations · Conditions are shown only where official sources are connected.

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State outline: U.S. Census Bureau 2025 Cartographic Boundary File, 1:5,000,000. Destination coordinates are plotted through the same projection.

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Coastal trip planning

How to check South Carolina beach tides and weather

A tide prediction estimates water level at a named station; it is not a surf, rip-current, swimming-safety, or access rating. Match the connected station to your destination, then check coastal weather, beach-hazard messaging, water-quality advisories, and local parking or park operations as separate decisions.

What to check before leaving

Tide station and time

Check the station name, high and low tide times, prediction date, and how far the beach is from that reference point.

Surf and hazards

Review National Weather Service coastal forecasts, active alerts, and any available rip-current or beach-hazard statement.

Water quality and access

Check South Carolina swimming advisories plus the official park, county, or municipal source for access and parking.

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