Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 10m at 9:00 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:38 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Feb 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:455.34:094.510:070.010:12-0.57:135:52Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:485.45:104.611:06-0.211:11-0.67:135:53Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:435.56:034.812:00-0.37:125:54Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:315.56:514.912:04-0.712:48-0.47:115:55Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:145.57:365.012:53-0.81:32-0.57:105:56Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:545.58:185.11:39-0.82:12-0.57:095:57Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:325.48:575.02:22-0.72:50-0.47:095:58Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:085.29:365.03:02-0.53:24-0.37:085:59Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:445.010:134.93:41-0.33:57-0.17:076:00Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:194.810:504.74:19-0.14:280.07:066:01Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:564.511:284.64:590.25:020.27:056:02Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:364.35:420.45:410.37:046:02Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:124.512:214.26:310.66:270.47:036:03Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:014.51:124.07:270.77:210.47:026:04Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:574.52:094.08:250.78:200.47:016:05Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:594.63:114.19:250.69:220.27:006:06Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:024.84:134.310:220.410:24-0.16:596:07Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:005.15:114.711:160.011:22-0.46:586:08Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:525.56:045.012:06-0.46:576:09Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:405.76:535.412:16-0.712:54-0.76:566:09New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:275.97:425.71:09-1.01:41-1.06:556:10New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:145.98:325.92:00-1.22:28-1.26:546:11New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:025.99:236.02:51-1.23:14-1.36:536:12Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:525.710:156.03:43-1.14:02-1.26:526:13Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:455.411:115.84:36-0.84:52-1.06:506:14Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:415.15:33-0.55:46-0.76:496:14First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:125.612:424.86:36-0.26:46-0.46:486:15First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:155.41:464.67:410.17:50-0.26:476:16First Quarter28Thu
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 12:19 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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