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PlaceWater temperatureObservationSource settingNext low tide
Wrightsville BeachAtlantic Ocean69.4°FObserved CoastNOAA 8658163Thu 11:00 AM EDT0.83 ft MLLW
DuckAtlantic Ocean—°FNo current readingCoastNOAA 8651370Thu 10:58 AM EDT0.91 ft MLLW
Charleston HarborCharleston Harbor69.8°FObserved HarborNOAA 8665530Thu 11:26 AM EDT1.13 ft MLLW

Comparisons show separate monitoring stations and their observation times. A bay, pier and exposed coast can measure different conditions. Readings older than three hours are marked old; temperatures over 24 hours old are unavailable. Use comparable settings and times when making a decision.