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 4h 22m 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 - Nov 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:546.410:165.53:360.24:200.67:376:29Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:356.29:595.33:170.44:020.86:385:28Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:166.010:445.13:570.74:431.16:395:27Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:595.711:314.94:380.95:261.36:405:26Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:455.55:231.16:121.46:405:25Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:224.812:345.46:131.37:001.56:415:24Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:144.81:255.37:081.47:491.46:425:24Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:074.92:165.28:051.48:371.36:435:23Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:595.13:075.39:021.39:251.16:445:22Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:525.33:595.39:581.110:120.86:455:21Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:425.64:495.410:510.810:590.66:465:21Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:295.95:365.511:430.611:460.36:475:20Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:136.26:215.612:320.36:485:19New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:576.57:075.612:320.01:210.16:485:19New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:436.67:545.61:20-0.22:100.06:495:18New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:316.68:455.62:08-0.32:59-0.16:505:18Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:236.69:395.52:58-0.33:490.06:515:17Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:186.510:375.43:50-0.24:410.06:525:17Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:176.311:405.44:450.05:370.16:535:16Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:186.15:460.26:350.26:545:16First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:455.41:205.96:520.47:350.26:555:15First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:495.52:205.78:000.48:330.16:565:15First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:525.73:185.69:050.49:280.06:575:15Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:525.94:155.510:070.410:22-0.16:575:14Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:486.15:085.411:040.311:12-0.26:585:14Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:396.25:575.411:570.26:595:14Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:256.36:425.312:00-0.212:460.17:005:14Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:076.27:255.312:45-0.21:320.17:015:13Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:486.28:075.21:28-0.12:150.27:025:13Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:286.08:495.02:100.02:550.37:035:13Full Moon30Sun
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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