Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 33m at 6:29 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:53 am (5.7 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 - Jan 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:135.95:224.911:32-0.411:34-0.87:225:24Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:116.16:215.012:28-0.67:225:25New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:056.27:165.112:31-1.01:21-0.87:225:26New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:576.28:095.21:25-1.12:11-0.97:225:26New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:466.19:005.22:17-1.02:59-0.87:225:27New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:335.99:485.13:07-0.93:44-0.77:225:28Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:185.610:365.03:54-0.64:28-0.57:225:29Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:015.211:234.94:42-0.25:11-0.37:225:30Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:464.85:310.15:55-0.17:225:31First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:114.712:314.56:230.56:410.17:225:31First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:004.71:194.37:190.77:280.37:225:32First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:514.62:104.18:160.88:170.37:225:33First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:434.63:044.09:120.89:080.37:225:34Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:384.73:594.010:070.79:590.27:225:35Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:324.84:534.110:580.610:490.17:225:36Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:225.05:424.211:450.411:37-0.17:215:37Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:075.26:274.412:280.27:215:38Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:485.47:094.512:22-0.31:090.07:215:39Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:275.57:484.71:06-0.51:48-0.27:205:40Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:055.58:274.81:50-0.72:26-0.47:205:40Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:425.59:074.92:34-0.73:05-0.57:205:41Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:205.49:485.03:18-0.73:44-0.67:195:42Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:015.310:355.14:05-0.64:26-0.67:195:43Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:475.111:275.14:56-0.45:13-0.67:185:44Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:404.85:52-0.26:06-0.57:185:45Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:285.112:404.66:560.07:05-0.47:175:46Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:355.21:464.48:040.08:09-0.47:175:47Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:465.22:564.49:110.09:15-0.47:165:48Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:575.44:084.410:16-0.110:21-0.67:165:49Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:035.65:134.611:17-0.411:23-0.87:155:50Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:015.86:114.912:12-0.67:145:51Waning Crescent31Thu
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 9:41 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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