Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3m at 4:36 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:41 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Mar 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:046.08:356.11:59-1.32:21-1.16:466:17Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:535.89:276.12:51-1.33:07-1.26:456:17Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:435.610:196.13:43-1.13:55-1.06:446:18Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:345.311:155.94:36-0.84:44-0.86:436:19Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:304.95:33-0.45:38-0.46:416:20Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:165.712:304.66:34-0.16:38-0.16:406:21Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:205.41:344.47:390.27:430.16:396:21Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:265.22:394.48:430.38:500.36:386:22Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:315.13:434.49:430.39:530.26:366:23Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:315.24:434.610:390.310:520.26:356:24Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:235.26:344.912:280.17:347:24Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:075.37:185.112:440.01:120.07:327:25Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:465.37:585.31:30-0.11:53-0.17:317:26New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:245.38:365.42:13-0.12:29-0.27:307:27New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:595.29:125.42:53-0.13:04-0.17:297:27New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:345.19:455.43:300.03:36-0.17:277:28New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:084.910:175.44:060.14:070.07:267:29Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:414.710:485.34:400.24:390.17:257:30Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:134.511:205.25:150.45:120.37:237:30Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:474.311:585.15:530.65:510.47:227:31Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:284.26:370.86:370.57:217:32First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:465.11:204.27:300.97:330.67:197:32First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:435.02:214.28:300.98:370.57:187:33First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:485.13:294.49:320.89:440.47:177:34First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:565.24:384.710:340.510:510.17:157:35Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:035.45:425.211:320.211:54-0.27:147:35Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:045.66:405.712:26-0.37:137:36Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:595.87:336.112:53-0.61:17-0.67:127:37Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:505.98:246.51:49-0.92:06-0.97:107:37Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:415.99:166.62:43-1.02:55-1.07:097:38Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:335.810:096.73:36-1.03:44-1.07:087:39Full Moon31Sat
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 7:38 am — 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 9% 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 Waxing Crescent (9% 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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