Water Temperature of the Cooper River in Charleston, SC

Current Water Temperature

68.4°F 20.2°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
68.4°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:18 AM EST

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Local Points of Interest

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

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Cooper River

Station Name: 8665530 - Charleston, Cooper River Entrance, SC
Station Type: Fixed
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 10 feet

Nearest Address:
196 Concord St
Charleston, SC 29401
Charleston County

GPS Coordinates: 32.781, -79.924

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cooper River, Charleston, SC (0 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 (6.9 mi)
Cooper River, North Charleston, SC (7.9 mi)
Wando River, Charleston, SC (11.3 mi)
Cooper River, Goose Creek, SC (14 mi)
Cooper River, Moncks Corner, SC (16.3 mi)
Ashley River, Summerville, SC (16.6 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Isle of Palms, SC (17.8 mi)
Cooper River, Goose Creek, SC (19.1 mi)
Chicken Creek, Goose Creek, SC (19.2 mi)
West Branch Cooper River, Moncks Corner, SC (21.6 mi)

Weather for Charleston, South Carolina

Current Weather

56.5°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 73%
Feels Like: 51.3°F
Wind: SW 11.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 20.1 mph
Pressure: 29.8 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 13.6 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 77°F
L: 56°F
Mainly Sunny
Fri
H: 62°F
L: 47°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 58°F
L: 46°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 59°F
L: 42°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 61°F
L: 47°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
3.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
69 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
161 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 32m daylight
Sunrise 6:47 AM
Solar Noon 12:03 PM
Sunset 5:20 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:00 AM
Transit 2:50 PM
Moonset 7:41 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:54 AM - 4:24 AM
2:20 PM - 4:50 PM

Minor Periods

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
7:11 PM - 8:41 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 64.8°F
Average Humidity: 57%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 16.5 mph
UV Index: 4.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
5.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
81.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
155.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 32m daylight
Sunrise 6:47 AM
Solar Noon 12:03 PM
Sunset 5:20 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:00 AM
Transit 2:50 PM
Moonset 7:41 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:54 AM - 4:24 AM
2:20 PM - 4:50 PM

Minor Periods

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
7:11 PM - 8:41 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mainly Sunny
Average Temperature: 54.1°F
Average Humidity: 46%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 4.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
66.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
152.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 31m daylight
Sunrise 6:48 AM
Solar Noon 12:04 PM
Sunset 5:19 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:48 AM
Transit 3:41 PM
Moonset 8:37 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:46 AM - 5:16 AM
3:11 PM - 5:41 PM

Minor Periods

10:18 AM - 11:48 AM
8:07 PM - 9:37 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 51.1°F
Average Humidity: 46%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 4.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
57.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
151.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 29m daylight
Sunrise 6:49 AM
Solar Noon 12:04 PM
Sunset 5:19 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:29 AM
Transit 4:29 PM
Moonset 9:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:35 AM - 6:05 AM
3:59 PM - 6:29 PM

Minor Periods

10:59 AM - 12:29 PM
9:05 PM - 10:35 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 50.2°F
Average Humidity: 46%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 4.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
60 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
146.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 28m daylight
Sunrise 6:50 AM
Solar Noon 12:04 PM
Sunset 5:18 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:05 PM
Transit 5:16 PM
Moonset 10:33 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:23 AM - 6:53 AM
4:46 PM - 7:16 PM

Minor Periods

11:35 AM - 1:05 PM
10:03 PM - 11:33 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 53.2°F
Average Humidity: 57%
Chance of Rain: 4%
Wind: 10.2 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
181.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 27m daylight
Sunrise 6:51 AM
Solar Noon 12:04 PM
Sunset 5:18 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:37 PM
Transit 6:00 PM
Moonset 11:31 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:08 AM - 7:38 AM
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Minor Periods

12:07 PM - 1:37 PM
11:01 PM - 12:31 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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