Pilot Island Tide Charts & Fishing
Wednesday, November 4 · NOAA station 8667591 (Pilot Island, West Branch Boyds Creek)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 8:57 PM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.2 ft
▲ Rising · 0.3 ft/hr
Next high
3:30 AM
5.7 ft · in 6h 32m
Next low
10:00 AM
1.4 ft · in 13h 2m
Wind
5 mph SE
Light breeze · gusts 11
Fishing score
58 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 2:50 AM | 5.9 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 9:20 AM | 1.6 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 2:20 PM | 3.4 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 8:20 PM | 0.1 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 3:30 AM | 5.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 10:00 AM | 1.4 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 3:20 PM | 3.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 9:20 PM | 0.4 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Pilot Island
Today in Pilot Island, high tide arrives at 2:50 AM (5.9 ft) and again at 2:20 PM (3.4 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 9:20 AM (1.6 ft) and again at 8:20 PM (0.1 ft). That's a 5.8-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 5:30 PM, under a waning crescent (24% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 3:30 AM (5.7 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
51/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMExcellent
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:43 AM
- Sunset
- 5:30 PM
Waning Crescent
24% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
71°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 5 mph SEgusts 11
- Waves
- —
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
82° / 67°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Nov 5
82° / 64°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Fri, Nov 6
81° / 62°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sat, Nov 7
74° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Sun, Nov 8
70° / 52°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Mon, Nov 9
69° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Tue, Nov 10
64° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Pilot Island
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8667591; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayWed, Nov 4 |
| ↑ 6:43 AM↓ 5:30 PM |
| TomorrowThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:44 AM↓ 5:29 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:45 AM↓ 5:28 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 5:27 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 5:27 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 5:26 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 5:25 PM |
What's Biting at Pilot Island
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current SCDNR regulations before keeping any fish.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Season: Year-round, best in cooler months
Baits: Live shrimp under a popping cork, Soft plastics, Topwaters
Drift grass flats in 2–6 feet with a popping cork ahead of the drift. Gator trout hunt alone in skinny water at dawn.
Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Season: Spring and fall; the fall run to the passes is the event
Baits: Live mud minnows, Finger mullet, Gulp! shrimp on a jig head
Drag a bait slowly along the bottom at channel edges, jetty rocks and the down-current side of structure on an outgoing tide. In the fall, flounder stack in passes and inlets on their way to the Gulf or ocean; fish the drop-offs then.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Season: Spring migration along the beaches, again in the fall
Baits: Live eels, Live pinfish or menhaden, Big bucktail jigs
A sight-fishing target that cruises just under the surface along the beach, often shadowing rays, turtles or buoys. From a pier or jetty, watch the up-current side and have a heavy jig ready to pitch. They follow a hooked fish to the boat and can be caught in pairs.
Gear for These Conditions
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
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Pilot Island Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Pilot Island today?
High tide in Pilot Island today is at 2:50 AM (5.9 ft) and again at 2:20 PM (3.4 ft), measured at NOAA station 8667591 (Pilot Island, West Branch Boyds Creek).
›What time is low tide in Pilot Island today?
Low tide in Pilot Island today is at 9:20 AM (1.6 ft) and again at 8:20 PM (0.1 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Pilot Island today?
Today's best fishing window at Pilot Island is 5:30 AM–7:30 AM (rated Excellent, 83/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Pilot Island in November?
In November, the most active species at Pilot Island are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Southern Flounder, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Pilot Island tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8667591 (Pilot Island, West Branch Boyds Creek) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Pilot Island
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Pilot Island as part of its lowcountry station network. This page tracks station 8667591 (Pilot Island, West Branch Boyds Creek) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view.