Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 13m at 4:15 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:24 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Apr 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:125.98:466.62:11-0.92:26-0.97:067:40Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:035.89:386.73:05-1.03:14-1.07:047:41Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:535.610:296.63:58-0.94:01-0.87:037:41Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:445.311:226.34:49-0.74:49-0.67:027:42Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:375.05:42-0.35:39-0.27:007:43Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:176.012:334.76:370.16:330.26:597:43Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:155.61:324.57:360.47:340.66:587:44Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:155.32:334.48:360.78:390.86:577:45Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:155.13:334.49:340.89:430.96:557:46Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:125.04:324.610:290.810:440.96:547:46Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:064.95:264.811:180.711:390.86:537:47Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:555.06:145.112:030.56:527:48Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:385.06:565.312:280.612:430.46:517:48Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:185.17:355.51:120.51:200.36:497:49Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:565.08:125.71:540.41:550.26:487:50New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:335.08:465.82:340.32:290.26:477:51New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:094.89:185.83:110.33:030.26:467:51New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:434.79:495.73:480.33:370.26:457:52New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:164.510:225.74:250.44:140.36:447:53Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:504.411:005.65:030.54:530.36:427:53Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:304.411:455.65:440.75:380.46:417:54Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:194.46:320.76:310.56:407:55First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:395.51:204.47:280.87:330.56:397:56First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:425.42:284.68:280.78:410.56:387:56First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:485.43:364.99:280.49:500.36:377:57First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:545.54:435.310:270.210:570.16:367:58Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:595.55:465.811:24-0.26:357:59Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:595.66:426.312:00-0.212:17-0.56:347:59Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:555.67:356.61:00-0.41:09-0.76:338:00Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:485.68:276.81:56-0.61:59-0.86:328:01Full Moon30Wed
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 7:19 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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