Station Name: WACCAMAW RIVER AT BUCKSPORT, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: -10 feet / -3 meters

Nearest Address:
1803 Bucksport Rd
Bucksport, SC 29527
Horry County

GPS Coordinates: 33.64905837, -79.09420639

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 7:34PM EDT until October 7 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon October 6, 2025, 7:34 PM
Expires: Tue October 7, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations near the beaches, the Intracoastal Waterway, and adjacent tidal creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.

Rip Current Statement issued October 6 at 7:34PM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon October 6, 2025, 7:34 PM
Expires: Tue October 7, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Tuesday through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations near the beaches, the Intracoastal Waterway, and adjacent tidal creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 1:27AM EDT until October 7 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue October 7, 2025, 1:27 AM
Expires: Tue October 7, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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. 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.

Rip Current Statement issued October 7 at 1:27AM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Tue October 7, 2025, 1:27 AM
Expires: Tue October 7, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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. 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.