32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

65°
H -°
L 59°
NNE
2mph
Low tide
5:25 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 08m at 5:25 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:53 am (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:35 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jul 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:535.511:066.04:32-0.74:47-0.56:148:31Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:515.511:595.75:24-0.65:45-0.26:158:31Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:485.56:17-0.46:460.16:158:31First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:525.31:435.57:10-0.27:470.46:168:31First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:445.02:375.58:03-0.18:460.56:168:31First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:354.83:305.58:540.09:420.56:178:31Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:274.64:215.69:440.110:350.56:178:31Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:194.65:095.610:320.111:250.56:188:30Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:094.65:545.711:190.26:188:30Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:564.66:365.712:110.412:030.26:198:30Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:404.77:165.712:540.312:450.26:198:30Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:234.77:555.71:350.31:260.26:208:29Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:044.78:325.62:140.22:050.26:208:29Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:434.79:075.52:500.22:430.36:218:29Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:214.79:395.33:240.23:210.46:228:28Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:574.810:115.23:580.24:010.56:228:28Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:344.810:465.14:340.24:440.66:238:28Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:165.011:285.05:130.25:330.86:238:27Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:055.25:580.16:300.86:248:27Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:184.91:005.46:490.07:330.86:258:26Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:154.82:005.67:45-0.18:380.76:258:26Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:184.83:055.88:45-0.29:440.56:268:25Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:264.84:126.19:47-0.410:470.36:278:25Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:365.05:166.410:49-0.611:47-0.16:278:24Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:415.26:156.611:50-0.86:288:23New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:415.47:116.712:43-0.412:48-0.96:298:23New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:405.68:056.71:37-0.61:45-1.06:298:22New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:385.88:586.52:29-0.72:40-0.96:308:21New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:355.99:506.33:18-0.83:34-0.76:318:21Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:305.910:406.04:06-0.64:28-0.46:318:20Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:245.811:305.64:54-0.45:220.06:328:19Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8665530)

Common Questions About Charleston, SC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Charleston, SC?

Charleston, SC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Charleston, SC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Charleston, SC?

Tide predictions for Charleston, SC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Charleston, SC?

Tide data for Charleston, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8665530. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8665530.

What is the moon phase in Charleston, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Charleston, SC is Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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