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Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Charleston, SC

August 18, 2025

NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Aug 18, 2025, 1:34 PM EDT. It took effect at Aug 19, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 18, 2025, 1:34 PM EDT (17:34 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 19, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 21, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

As transmitted.

678 
WHUS42 KCHS 181734
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
134 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-190145-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.250819T1200Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0005.250819T1200Z-250820T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
134 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6
  feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Tuesday to 8 PM 
  EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday 
  morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$
15 follow-up statements
296 
WHUS42 KCHS 182258
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
658 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-190700-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.250819T1200Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.250819T1200Z-250820T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
658 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 
  feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Tuesday to 8 PM 
  EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday 
  morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$
657 
WHUS42 KCHS 190609
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
209 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-191415-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.250819T1200Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.250819T1200Z-250820T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
209 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6
  feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 
  PM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT 
  this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
556 
WHUS42 KCHS 191108
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
708 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-191915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.250819T1200Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.250819T1200Z-250820T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
708 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6
  feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
289 
WHUS42 KCHS 191736
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
136 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-200145-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250821T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
136 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet 
  in the surf zone.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$
236 
WHUS42 KCHS 192310
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
710 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-200715-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250821T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
710 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
799 
WHUS42 KCHS 200539
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
139 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-201345-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250821T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
139 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
670 
WHUS42 KCHS 201025
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
625 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

SCZ049-050-201830-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.250820T2100Z-250821T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250821T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
625 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and 
  tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water at 
  Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable 
  and minor flooding of properties. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7 PM this
  evening at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 
  to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/06 AM     6.0        0.2        1.0       N/A      None    
 20/07 PM     7.7        1.9        1.5       N/A    Moderate  
 21/07 AM     6.6        0.8        1.4       N/A      None    
 21/08 PM     7.5        1.7        1.3       N/A    Moderate  
 22/08 AM     6.4        0.6        1.0       N/A      None

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-201830-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250821T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
625 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, and South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
925 
WHUS42 KCHS 201324
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
924 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-202130-
/O.EXA.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.250820T2100Z-250821T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250821T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
924 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half 
  foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines 
  and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at 
  Fort Pulaski).

* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal 
  Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina, 
  Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 
  PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. 
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 6:49 PM today 
  at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 
  hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/07 PM     9.6        2.1        1.6       N/A     Minor    
 21/07 AM     8.3        0.8        1.5       N/A      None    
 21/08 PM     9.4        1.9        1.4       N/A      None    
 22/08 AM     8.2        0.7        1.1       N/A      None    
 22/08 PM     9.1        1.6        1.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

SCZ049-050-202130-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.250820T2100Z-250821T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250821T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
924 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and 
  tidal waterways (7.7 to 7.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water at 
  Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 9 
  PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable 
  and minor flooding of properties. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 6:47 PM today 
  at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 
  hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/07 PM     7.8        2.0        1.6       N/A    Moderate  
 21/07 AM     6.7        0.9        1.5       N/A      None    
 21/08 PM     7.5        1.7        1.3       N/A    Moderate  
 22/08 AM     6.4        0.6        1.0       N/A      None    
 22/08 PM     7.2        1.4        1.0       N/A     Minor

&&

$$
232 
WHUS42 KCHS 201850
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
250 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-210300-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.250820T2100Z-250821T0100Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
250 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet 
  in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half
  foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines
  and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at 
  Fort Pulaski).

* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal 
  Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina, 
  Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. 
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 6:49 PM today 
  at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 
  hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/07 PM     9.6        2.1        1.6       N/A     Minor    
 21/07 AM     8.3        0.8        1.5       N/A      None    
 21/08 PM     9.4        1.9        1.4       N/A      None    
 22/08 AM     8.2        0.7        1.1       N/A      None    
 22/08 PM     9.1        1.6        1.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

SCZ049-050-210300-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.250820T2100Z-250821T0100Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
250 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet 
  in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot
  of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and 
  tidal waterways (7.7 to 7.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water at 
  Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable 
  and minor flooding of properties. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 6:47 PM today 
  at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 
  hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/07 PM     7.8        2.0        1.6       N/A    Moderate  
 21/07 AM     6.7        0.9        1.5       N/A      None    
 21/08 PM     7.5        1.7        1.3       N/A    Moderate  
 22/08 AM     6.4        0.6        1.0       N/A      None    
 22/08 PM     7.2        1.4        1.0       N/A     Minor

&&

$$
762 
WHUS42 KCHS 210041
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
841 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-210200-
/O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-250821T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
841 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide has occurred earlier this evening
  and saltwater inundation is no longer expected for tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

SCZ049-050-210200-
/O.EXP.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-250821T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
841 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide has occurred at Charleston, SC
  earlier this evening. Minor saltwater inundation remains 
  possible until 9 PM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
044 
WHUS42 KCHS 210105
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
905 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-210915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
905 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
927 
WHUS42 KCHS 210545
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
145 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-211345-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
145 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-211345-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250821T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
145 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
322 
WHUS42 KCHS 211131
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
731 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

SCZ049-050-211945-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0013.250821T2200Z-250822T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250821T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
731 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half 
  foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines 
  and tidal waterways (7.3 to 7.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water at 
  Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM to 10 PM 
  EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. 
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:45 PM this
  evening at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 
  to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/07 AM     6.7        0.9        1.5       N/A      None    
 21/07 PM     7.4        1.6        1.2       N/A     Minor    
 22/08 AM     6.4        0.6        1.0       N/A      None    
 22/08 PM     7.2        1.4        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 23/09 AM     6.6        0.8        1.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

SCZ048-051-211945-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250821T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
731 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-211945-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
731 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
166 
WHUS42 KCHS 211735
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
135 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

SCZ049-050-220145-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250821T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0013.250821T2200Z-250822T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
135 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of 
  inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and 
  tidal waterways (7.3 to 7.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water at 
  Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM to 10 PM 
  EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. 
  Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore 
  into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:37 PM today 
  at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 
  hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/08 PM     7.4        1.6        1.2       N/A     Minor    
 22/08 AM     6.4        0.6        1.0       N/A      None    
 22/08 PM     7.2        1.4        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 23/09 AM     6.5        0.7        1.0       N/A      None    
 23/09 PM     7.1        1.3        1.0       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

SCZ048-051-220000-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250821T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
135 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-220000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
135 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
110 
WHUS42 KCHS 212201
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
601 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

SCZ049-050-220200-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250822T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
601 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation 
  above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal 
  waterways (7.4 to 7.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable 
  and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:37 PM today 
  at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 
  hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/07 PM     7.5        1.7        1.3       N/A    Moderate  
 22/08 AM     6.5        0.7        1.1       N/A      None    
 22/08 PM     7.3        1.5        1.1       N/A     Minor    
 23/09 AM     6.5        0.7        1.0       N/A      None    
 23/09 PM     7.2        1.4        1.1       N/A     Minor    
 24/09 AM     6.4        0.6        0.9       N/A      None

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-220000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
601 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 17, 9:28 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningCHSHampton, Jasper14 days
Aug 18, 1:34 PM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryCHS3 days
Aug 18, 3:29 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningCHSBurke, Emanuel, Jenkins47 hr

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Sources

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