Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 21m at 1:26 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:02 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - May 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:424.85:41-0.15:38-0.26:318:01Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:066.112:464.86:390.16:390.16:308:02Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:115.91:534.87:410.37:450.36:298:03First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:155.72:584.98:430.38:540.46:288:04First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:175.54:015.19:420.310:000.46:278:04First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:165.35:005.410:360.211:020.36:268:05Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:125.25:545.611:270.111:590.26:268:06Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:025.16:415.912:130.06:258:07Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:475.17:246.012:500.112:56-0.16:248:07Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:295.08:046.11:380.11:370.06:238:08Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:094.98:426.02:230.12:150.16:228:09Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:484.89:195.93:050.12:520.26:228:09Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:284.79:565.83:450.23:280.36:218:10Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:074.510:335.64:240.44:030.56:208:11Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:474.411:105.45:010.54:390.66:208:12Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:284.311:495.25:390.75:170.86:198:12Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:114.26:190.96:010.96:188:13Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:325.112:584.27:030.96:511.06:188:14Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:194.91:504.47:510.97:501.16:178:14Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:104.92:444.68:400.88:541.06:178:15Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:034.83:394.99:300.59:570.96:168:16Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:584.84:365.310:210.311:000.76:158:16Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:554.85:325.711:120.06:158:17Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:534.96:266.112:010.412:04-0.36:158:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:484.97:186.412:590.112:56-0.56:148:18New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:425.08:106.61:54-0.11:49-0.76:148:19New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:375.09:056.72:48-0.32:42-0.76:138:20New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:355.010:026.63:42-0.43:36-0.76:138:20New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:355.011:006.44:35-0.44:31-0.66:138:21Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:364.911:596.25:29-0.35:28-0.46:128:22Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:395.06:24-0.26:28-0.16:128:22Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 4:44 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 98% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (98% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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