Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 6:29 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 12:39 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Aug 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:044.71:365.17:080.67:521.36:338:18Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:504.62:245.17:530.78:461.46:348:17Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:394.43:145.28:410.79:421.46:358:16Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:314.44:075.39:320.710:371.36:368:15Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:264.45:025.410:260.611:311.16:368:14Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:234.55:555.711:210.46:378:13Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:164.76:445.912:210.912:140.26:388:12Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:054.97:296.11:080.61:060.06:388:11New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:525.28:136.31:540.31:57-0.26:398:10New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:405.48:576.32:380.02:47-0.36:408:09New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:285.79:436.33:22-0.23:38-0.36:408:08New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:195.910:306.14:06-0.44:29-0.36:418:07Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:116.011:195.94:51-0.45:22-0.16:428:06Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:066.15:39-0.46:180.26:428:05Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:125.61:066.16:30-0.27:200.46:438:04First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:105.32:086.17:27-0.18:240.66:448:03First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:125.13:126.08:280.19:290.76:448:02First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:155.04:166.19:300.210:320.76:458:01Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:204.95:186.110:330.211:310.66:468:00Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:245.06:156.211:340.26:467:59Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:225.27:056.212:260.512:300.26:477:57Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:135.47:506.21:150.31:220.26:487:56Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:005.58:316.12:010.32:110.26:487:55Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:445.69:106.02:430.22:560.36:497:54Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:265.69:485.83:230.33:390.56:507:53Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:065.610:255.63:590.34:190.76:507:51Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:455.611:025.34:340.54:580.96:517:50Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:235.511:405.15:070.65:371.16:527:49Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:025.45:420.86:191.46:527:48Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:204.912:455.46:200.97:061.66:537:46Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:054.71:335.47:041.08:001.76:547:45Third Quarter31Fri
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 3:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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