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 49m at 4:20 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:44 pm (6.2 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 - Mar 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:095.23:234.39:270.39:320.06:466:17Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:175.34:294.510:270.210:36-0.16:456:18Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:155.45:264.811:220.011:34-0.26:436:18Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:055.56:165.012:10-0.26:426:19Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:485.57:005.212:25-0.312:54-0.36:416:20New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:285.47:405.41:11-0.41:34-0.46:406:21New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:055.38:185.41:55-0.42:11-0.46:386:21New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:415.29:545.43:35-0.33:45-0.37:377:22New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:155.010:285.44:13-0.14:18-0.17:367:23Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:504.711:015.24:490.14:490.17:357:24Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:254.511:355.15:250.45:220.27:337:25Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:024.36:030.65:580.47:327:25Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:135.012:444.16:460.96:410.67:317:26First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:594.81:334.07:371.07:330.77:307:27First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:534.82:304.08:351.18:340.77:287:27First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:544.83:334.09:351.19:380.67:277:28First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:004.94:384.310:350.910:420.47:267:29Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:045.15:384.711:300.511:440.17:247:30Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:015.36:325.112:210.17:237:30Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:525.67:225.612:41-0.31:09-0.37:227:31Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:405.78:106.01:35-0.61:56-0.67:207:32Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:275.88:586.32:27-0.82:42-0.87:197:33Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:155.79:486.43:19-0.93:28-0.97:187:33Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:045.510:406.44:10-0.94:15-0.97:167:34Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:565.311:346.25:03-0.75:04-0.77:157:35Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:525.05:57-0.45:57-0.47:147:35Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:346.012:524.86:560.06:560.07:127:36Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:395.71:584.68:000.28:020.37:117:37Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:455.53:054.69:040.49:110.47:107:38Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:515.34:104.710:060.410:180.47:097:38Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:535.35:124.911:020.311:200.47:077:39Waning 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 7:32 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 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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