Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 34m at 7:30 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:45 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Oct 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:516.89:156.32:37-0.23:100.17:137:04Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:396.710:016.13:22-0.13:590.37:147:03Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:246.610:465.84:060.14:450.67:157:02Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:096.311:315.54:480.45:310.97:157:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:546.15:310.76:181.27:166:59Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:185.312:425.86:161.07:081.57:176:58Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:095.11:325.77:051.28:001.67:176:57Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:015.02:245.67:581.48:531.77:186:55Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:555.03:165.58:541.49:441.77:196:54Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:495.14:085.69:491.410:321.57:206:53Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:425.24:595.610:431.311:181.37:206:52Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:345.55:475.711:351.17:216:50Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:215.76:315.812:011.112:240.97:226:49Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:036.07:125.912:420.91:110.77:236:48New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:436.27:525.91:220.61:560.67:236:47New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:236.48:315.92:030.42:420.57:246:45New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:036.59:125.82:450.33:280.47:256:44New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:466.69:575.73:280.24:140.47:266:43Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:336.510:465.64:130.25:030.57:266:42Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:256.511:415.55:020.35:550.67:276:41Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:256.35:560.46:520.77:286:40First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:445.51:306.26:560.67:540.87:296:39First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:515.52:366.28:030.78:560.77:296:38First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:595.63:396.19:110.79:560.57:306:36First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:045.84:406.110:180.610:530.37:316:35Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:076.15:386.211:210.411:460.17:326:34Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:056.46:316.212:190.37:336:33Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:566.67:196.112:370.01:130.27:346:32Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:446.78:056.01:25-0.12:040.27:346:31Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:296.78:495.92:10-0.12:520.27:356:30Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:126.69:335.72:540.03:370.47:366:30Full Moon31Fri
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 10:37 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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