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Charleston, SC Daily Water Report — September 3, 2026

Charleston's waters are welcoming today, especially for boaters and kayakers. With a boating suitability score of 9.1 and kayaking at 8.4, it's prime time to glide across the serene waters. The wind is a gentle NNE breeze at 2 knots, only gusting up to 5 knots, providing a smooth ride without much fuss. The calmest seas will greet you around 7 AM, with waves at a mere 0.48 meters, perfect for paddling and leisurely cruising. Diving conditions remain steady with a score of 8.4, echoing the clarity and calmness of recent days. The sea surface temperature hovers at a warm 29.6°C, inviting divers to explore the underwater world comfortably. However, with chlorophyll levels at 3.04 mg/m³, expect less underwater visibility despite the favorable diving score. Fishing enthusiasts can look forward to a decent day, scoring 7.1. The solunar major periods around dawn and dusk, coupled with stable barometric pressure at 1017 hPa, suggest productive windows. While not the peak, it's a slight improvement over the past few days. Surfing, on the other hand, is rated at 5.6, a tad lower than yesterday, with modest waves around 0.5 to 0.6 meters and a 5.35-second swell period, which might not thrill the more adventurous surfers. Looking ahead, temperatures will remain in the high twenties to low thirties, with winds gradually picking up through the week. By September 7th, expect gusts to reach up to 14.5 knots, with a higher chance of rain, especially on the 6th. For now, take advantage of the calm and warmth—perfect conditions for a sunset paddle or a leisurely boat ride.