Should I Fish Sullivan's Island, SC This Week?
68
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY FRI 10/16 ⚠68MAYBE
SAT 10/17 ⚠65MAYBE
SUN 10/18 ⚠57MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:49 am | Low | 1.33 |
| 12:31 pm | High | 5.63 |
| 6:54 pm | Low | 1.66 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Sullivan's Island
Solunar times
Major4:02 am – 7:02 am
Minor12:22 pm – 1:52 pm
Major4:27 pm – 7:27 pm
Minor10:04 pm – 11:34 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:24 am
Sunset6:45 pm
Moonrise1:07 pm
Moonset10:49 pm
MoonWaxing crescent · 31%
Water temp78°F
Tide strength
Today64% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 64% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
68°–83°F
Sat 10/17
50°–75°F
Sun 10/18
46°–66°F
Plan your trip—Sullivan's Island
Tide data: NOAA station Charleston Harbor (8665530). Tides at Sullivan's Island run about 3 min ahead of the Charleston Harbor station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Sullivan's Island today?
High tide in Sullivan's Island, SC today (Friday, October 16) is at 12:31 pm, at 5.6 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Sullivan's Island?
Moving water beats slack water in Sullivan's Island—fish feed hardest while the tide is actively rising or falling, not at the still point at the top or bottom. The outgoing tide gets a slight edge here by default. Today (Friday, October 16), that lines up 3:00 pm–6:00 pm, driven by minor solunar + falling pressure.
When is the best time of day to fish in Sullivan's Island?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Sullivan's Island, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Friday, October 16), that combination points to 3:00 pm–6:00 pm.
Should I fish Sullivan's Island tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Saturday, October 17) in Sullivan's Island a MAYBE at 65/100—best window 10:00 am–11:00 am.
What time should I fish Sullivan's Island?
Fish Sullivan's Island today (Friday, October 16) from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm—that's the strongest scored window. Outside it, dawn and dusk on moving water are the default best bets.
Do I need a license to fish in SC?
Yes—saltwater fishing in South Carolina requires a SC Saltwater Recreational Fishing License. You can get one through the state agency listed below.