Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 37m at 8:05 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:33 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Sep 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:095.26:335.912:100.912:110.66:547:44Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:555.47:145.912:540.812:580.66:557:42Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:385.57:536.01:350.81:410.56:567:41New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:195.68:305.92:120.72:220.56:567:40New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:585.69:065.82:470.73:020.66:577:38New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:355.79:405.73:200.73:410.76:587:37New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:095.610:125.63:520.74:190.86:587:36Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:415.610:455.44:250.74:580.96:597:34Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:155.611:215.35:000.75:401.17:007:33Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:545.75:390.76:271.27:007:32Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:055.212:445.76:260.87:221.37:017:30First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:585.21:435.87:210.88:231.27:017:29First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:585.22:495.98:230.79:251.17:027:28First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:045.33:566.19:290.610:270.87:037:26Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:135.55:036.310:350.411:260.57:037:25Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:215.86:046.611:400.17:047:24Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:246.27:016.812:230.112:41-0.17:057:22Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:216.67:546.91:16-0.21:39-0.37:057:21Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:166.88:466.82:08-0.52:35-0.47:067:19Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:107.09:386.62:58-0.63:29-0.37:077:18Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:047.010:306.43:47-0.54:22-0.17:077:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:576.811:226.14:35-0.35:140.27:087:15Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:516.65:240.06:080.57:097:14Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:155.812:456.36:150.37:040.97:097:13Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:105.51:416.17:090.78:031.27:107:11Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:055.32:355.98:060.99:011.37:107:10Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:005.23:295.89:031.19:561.47:117:09Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:555.24:215.79:591.110:471.37:127:07Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:495.35:115.810:531.111:341.27:127:06Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:405.55:585.811:431.07:137:05Waning Crescent30Thu
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 11:19 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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