Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 26m at 10:30 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:07 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jan 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:115.54:194.810:25-0.210:34-0.67:225:24Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:115.85:184.811:25-0.311:29-0.77:225:25Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:056.06:124.812:20-0.57:225:26Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:556.07:024.812:21-0.81:11-0.57:225:26New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:436.07:504.81:11-0.81:59-0.57:225:27New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:295.98:364.81:59-0.72:45-0.57:225:28New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:125.79:214.72:44-0.53:28-0.37:225:29Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:545.410:044.63:27-0.34:08-0.17:225:30Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:345.110:484.44:09-0.14:480.17:225:31Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:154.911:334.44:510.25:280.27:225:31Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:584.65:360.56:100.47:225:32First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:204.312:444.46:260.76:540.47:225:33First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:094.31:324.27:220.87:410.47:225:34First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:014.42:234.18:200.98:290.47:225:35First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:544.53:184.09:180.89:200.37:215:36Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:494.74:144.110:150.610:120.17:215:37Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:435.05:074.211:080.411:03-0.27:215:38Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:335.25:554.311:580.111:53-0.57:215:39Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:195.56:414.512:45-0.17:205:40Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:045.77:264.712:42-0.71:31-0.47:205:41Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:495.98:134.81:30-1.02:16-0.67:205:41Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:356.09:005.02:19-1.13:01-0.77:195:42Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:225.99:505.03:08-1.13:46-0.87:195:43Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:105.810:435.13:59-1.04:33-0.87:185:44Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:015.511:415.14:52-0.85:23-0.77:185:45Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:565.25:51-0.66:17-0.67:175:46Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:425.112:544.96:55-0.37:15-0.57:175:47Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:465.21:554.68:01-0.18:15-0.47:165:48Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:515.22:594.59:07-0.19:15-0.47:165:49Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:565.34:044.410:10-0.110:16-0.47:155:50Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:575.45:044.511:09-0.211:13-0.57:145:51Waning Crescent31Sun
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 1:48 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 76% 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 Gibbous (76% 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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