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Charleston, SC Fishing Forecast
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Charleston, SC · ZIP 29401 · NWS CHS forecast updated Oct 22, 8:32 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Charleston right now?
12:00 PM: wind 6 mph NE, gusts 7 mph · Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 47 (Marginal) for boat fishing. Pressure 1020 hPa, trend +0.2 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Charleston fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Pressure stable
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
Best times
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 55 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 50 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 52 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Charleston fishing tomorrow
- Light breeze — good chop (7 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 59 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 60 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 54 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
7-day fishing outlook for Charleston
Hunting conditions near Charleston
Deer movement score today 63 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Pre-rut
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 63 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Rut phase: Pre-rut
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 77 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Wind 9 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 68 out of 100 Wind 10 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
Charleston at a glance
| Coordinates | 32.777, -79.932 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | CHS 87,77 |
| Grid elevation | 3 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KJZI (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:30 AM / 6:40 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 1/5 |
Solunar calendar for Charleston
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
South Carolina fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the South Carolina DNR. Always check current South Carolina fishing regulations before you go.
More South Carolina locations: Columbia, Myrtle Beach · South Carolina fishing forecast
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Charleston?
This forecast scores today 52/100 (“Marginal”) for Charleston, based on the NWS CHS hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Charleston today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (55), 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (50), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (52) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Charleston right now?
Current forecast wind is 6 mph with gusts to 7 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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