Water Temperature of the Cooper River in Charleston, SC

Current Water Temperature

62.1°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 4:48 AM EDT

Today's Tides

High: March 29, 6:04 AM, 5.5 ft
Low: March 29, 12:18 PM, 0.1 ft
High: March 29, 6:33 PM, 5.3 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Charleston Harbor; Hog Island Channel; Shutes Folly Island; Folly Island Channel; South Channel; Wando River; Waterfront Park

Cooper River

Station Name: Charleston
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 10 feet

Sensor Depth: -7 feet

Nearest Address:
172–182 Concord St
Charleston, SC 29401
Charleston County

GPS Coordinates: 32.781700, -79.925003

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cooper River, Charleston, SC (0.1 mi)
Cooper River, Charleston, SC (0.1 mi)
Cooper River, Mount Pleasant, SC (1.7 mi)
Cooper River, North Charleston, SC (5.4 mi)
Wando River, Mount Pleasant, SC (5.6 mi)
Ashley River, North Charleston, SC (6.8 mi)
Cooper River, North Charleston, SC (7.8 mi)
Wando River, Charleston, SC (11.3 mi)
Cooper River, Goose Creek, SC (13.9 mi)
Cooper River, Moncks Corner, SC (16.2 mi)
Ashley River, Summerville, SC (16.5 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Isle of Palms, SC (17.8 mi)
Cooper River, Goose Creek, SC (19.1 mi)
Chicken Creek, Goose Creek, SC (19.1 mi)
West Branch Cooper River, Moncks Corner, SC (21.6 mi)

Weather for Charleston, South Carolina

Current Weather

50.5°F

Conditions: Overcast

Feels Like: 45.4°F

Heat Index: 54°F

Humidity: 66%

Wind: ENE 14.5 mph

Wind Gusts: 22.3 mph

Wind Chill: 49.7°F

Dew Point: 40.9°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 100%

Visibility: 9 mi

Air Pressure: 1032 mbar

UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 65°F
L: 53°F

Mon
H: 68°F
L: 60°F

Tue
H: 77°F
L: 63°F

Wed
H: 75°F
L: 63°F

Thu
H: 75°F
L: 64°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 7.85 μg/m3

PM10: 9.65 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 203.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 99 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 26 mins

Moonrise: 4:31 PM
Moon Transit: 11:14 PM
Moonset: 5:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:44 AM - 2:14 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:01 PM - 5:31 PM
4:49 AM - 6:19 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 7:41PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 7:41 PM
Expires: Sun March 29, 2026, 5:00 AM

The combination of gusty winds, low humidity and extremely dry fuels will result in a continued elevated risk for wildfires on Sunday. Various burn bans remains in effect across South Carolina and Georgia. Do not burn.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.

High Surf Advisory issued March 28 at 5:51PM EDT until March 29 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Sat March 28, 2026, 5:51 PM
Expires: Sun March 29, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

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

High Surf Advisory issued March 29 at 1:51AM EDT until March 29 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Sun March 29, 2026, 1:51 AM
Expires: Sun March 29, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

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

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast

High Temperature: 64.9°F

Low Temperature: 53.1°F

Average Temperature: 59.2°F

Average Humidity: 64%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 14.5 mph

UV Index: 1.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 7.72 μg/m3

PM10: 9.85 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 182.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 26 mins

Moonrise: 4:31 PM
Moon Transit: 11:14 PM
Moonset: 5:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:44 AM - 2:14 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:01 PM - 5:31 PM
4:49 AM - 6:19 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy

High Temperature: 68.4°F

Low Temperature: 60.4°F

Average Temperature: 63.9°F

Average Humidity: 72%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 8.9 mph

UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 9.64 μg/m3

PM10: 14.02 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 168.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins

Moonrise: 5:33 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 PM
Moonset: 5:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:30 AM - 3:00 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:03 PM - 6:33 PM
5:18 AM - 6:48 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 76.5°F

Low Temperature: 63.1°F

Average Temperature: 68.3°F

Average Humidity: 73%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 11.9 mph

UV Index: 1.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 9.68 μg/m3

PM10: 13.85 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 158.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:23 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 30 mins

Moonrise: 6:34 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:13 PM - 3:43 PM

Minor Periods

6:04 PM - 7:34 PM
5:46 AM - 7:16 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby

High Temperature: 74.6°F

Low Temperature: 63.2°F

Average Temperature: 68.4°F

Average Humidity: 79%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 89%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 11.6 mph

UV Index: 1.9

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 8.67 μg/m3

PM10: 11.92 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 153.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:23 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 32 mins

Moonrise: 7:32 PM
Moon Transit: 12:41 AM
Moonset: 6:42 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:11 AM - 2:41 AM
1:56 PM - 4:26 PM

Minor Periods

7:02 PM - 8:32 PM
6:12 AM - 7:42 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby

High Temperature: 75°F

Low Temperature: 63.5°F

Average Temperature: 68.1°F

Average Humidity: 82%

Precipitation: 0.02 in

Chance of Rain: 87%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 12.5 mph

UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 9.83 μg/m3

PM10: 13.84 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 159.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Sun Transit: 1:23 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins

Moonrise: 8:32 PM
Moon Transit: 1:24 AM
Moonset: 7:08 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:54 AM - 3:24 AM
2:38 PM - 5:08 PM

Minor Periods

8:02 PM - 9:32 PM
6:38 AM - 8:08 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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Water Temperature of the Cooper River in Charleston, SC

Current Water Temperature

Today's Tides

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Local Points of Interest

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Weather for Charleston, South Carolina

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Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 7:41PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

High Surf Advisory issued March 28 at 5:51PM EDT until March 29 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

High Surf Advisory issued March 29 at 1:51AM EDT until March 29 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

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