Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 4:04 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 10:07 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jan 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:415.58:024.51:19-0.22:050.17:215:24Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:175.58:384.51:59-0.32:410.07:225:25Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:515.49:144.62:39-0.33:160.07:225:25Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:265.49:504.63:20-0.33:52-0.17:225:26Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:035.310:324.74:04-0.24:32-0.17:225:27Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:455.111:214.84:52-0.15:15-0.27:225:28Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:344.95:460.16:05-0.27:225:29Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:194.912:314.76:480.27:02-0.27:225:29Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:235.11:344.67:550.28:03-0.37:225:30Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:325.22:424.59:030.19:07-0.47:225:31Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:445.43:544.510:10-0.110:12-0.67:225:32Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:525.75:024.711:13-0.311:15-0.87:225:33Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:546.06:044.912:11-0.67:225:34Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:496.17:005.112:14-1.01:04-0.87:225:35New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:416.27:535.21:09-1.11:55-1.07:225:35New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:316.18:455.22:02-1.22:43-1.07:215:36New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:185.99:345.22:53-1.03:28-0.97:215:37Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:025.610:215.13:41-0.84:11-0.77:215:38Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:465.211:075.04:28-0.44:54-0.57:205:39Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:294.811:544.85:17-0.15:37-0.27:205:40Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:144.56:080.36:210.07:205:41First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:434.71:024.27:030.67:090.27:195:42First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:334.61:534.08:000.77:590.37:195:43First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:254.62:473.98:570.88:510.37:195:44First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:214.63:443.99:520.89:440.37:185:45Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:174.74:394.010:450.610:360.17:185:46Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:094.95:304.211:330.411:25-0.17:175:47Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:565.16:164.312:160.27:165:48Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:385.26:584.512:11-0.312:570.07:165:49Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:175.47:384.712:56-0.51:35-0.17:155:50Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:545.48:164.81:39-0.62:12-0.37:155:51Full 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 1:05 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 94% 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 Waning Gibbous (94% 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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