Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 40m at 12:50 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:16 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - May 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:225.08:546.02:350.12:290.16:328:01Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:014.99:305.93:160.13:040.26:318:02Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:394.710:055.73:550.23:380.46:308:02Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:174.610:415.64:330.44:120.56:298:03Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:564.411:175.45:100.64:480.76:288:04Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:354.311:565.25:480.85:260.86:278:05Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:194.26:290.96:110.96:268:05Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:415.11:084.37:161.07:041.06:258:06Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:315.02:024.48:060.98:051.16:248:07Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:254.92:584.68:570.89:101.06:248:08Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:214.93:564.99:490.610:150.86:238:08Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:194.94:545.310:410.311:180.66:228:09Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:175.05:505.811:33-0.16:218:10Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:135.16:436.212:180.312:24-0.36:218:10Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:065.17:356.61:150.01:15-0.66:208:11New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:005.28:276.72:10-0.32:07-0.76:198:12New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:555.19:226.73:04-0.42:59-0.86:198:13New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:525.110:196.63:58-0.43:53-0.76:188:13Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:525.011:176.44:51-0.44:47-0.56:178:14Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:534.95:45-0.25:44-0.26:178:15Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:176.112:564.96:420.06:460.16:168:15Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:175.81:595.07:410.17:510.36:168:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:155.52:595.18:380.28:560.46:158:17First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:105.33:575.39:320.29:580.56:158:17First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:035.14:515.410:230.110:570.56:148:18Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:544.95:425.611:100.111:510.46:148:19Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:434.86:275.811:550.16:148:19Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:284.77:095.912:410.412:370.16:138:20Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:114.77:485.91:270.31:170.26:138:21Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:524.68:275.92:100.31:560.26:128:21Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:334.59:055.82:520.32:330.36:128:22Full Moon31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8665530)

Common Questions About Charleston, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Charleston, SC today?

Slack tide in Charleston, SC is approximately 4:03 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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

Charleston, SC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 3% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (3% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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