Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 59m at 10:48 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:24 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:545.22:435.78:060.88:571.16:547:44First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:465.03:355.69:000.99:511.26:557:43First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:385.04:275.69:531.010:441.26:557:42Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:325.05:185.710:441.011:331.16:567:40Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:245.16:055.811:350.96:577:39Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:145.36:505.912:191.012:220.86:577:38Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:595.47:316.01:010.81:060.76:587:36Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:415.68:096.01:410.71:490.66:597:35Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:215.78:466.02:190.62:300.66:597:34Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:585.89:215.92:550.53:100.67:007:32Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:335.89:555.83:310.43:510.67:017:31Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:095.910:305.74:080.44:330.77:017:30Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:476.011:095.64:470.45:170.87:027:28Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:326.011:565.45:300.46:070.97:027:27Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:256.16:190.47:031.07:037:26Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:525.31:266.17:150.58:071.17:047:24Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:575.32:336.28:170.59:121.07:047:23Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:065.43:416.39:220.410:160.87:057:21Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:155.54:496.410:280.311:180.57:067:20Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:235.85:526.611:320.17:067:19Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:256.26:496.712:150.212:32-0.17:077:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:216.57:416.81:090.01:29-0.37:087:16New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:146.78:316.71:59-0.22:23-0.37:087:15New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:056.89:196.52:48-0.23:15-0.27:097:13New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:556.710:066.33:34-0.24:050.07:107:12Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:436.610:536.04:190.04:530.37:107:11Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:316.411:395.75:030.35:420.67:117:09Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:206.15:470.66:311.07:127:08Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:275.41:105.96:331.07:241.27:127:07First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:175.22:015.77:231.28:181.47:137:05First Quarter30Wed
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 1:36 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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