Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 3:04 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:31 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Sep 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:425.510:015.63:410.63:550.86:557:43Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:155.610:335.44:140.64:350.96:557:42Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:515.711:085.24:490.55:181.06:567:40Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:325.811:495.15:280.66:061.26:577:39Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:225.96:120.67:021.36:577:38Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:414.91:205.97:050.68:061.46:587:37Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:434.82:286.08:060.79:141.46:597:35Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:544.83:396.19:130.610:211.26:597:34Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:085.04:516.310:210.411:250.97:007:33Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:205.35:576.511:280.27:007:31Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:255.66:546.712:230.612:300.07:017:30Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:226.07:476.81:160.21:28-0.27:027:28New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:166.38:366.72:060.02:24-0.37:027:27New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:086.59:246.52:54-0.23:17-0.27:037:26New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:596.610:116.23:39-0.24:080.07:047:24Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:496.610:575.94:230.04:580.37:047:23Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:386.411:435.55:060.25:490.67:057:22Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:276.25:500.66:411.07:067:20Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:325.21:196.06:360.97:371.37:067:19First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:235.02:125.77:281.28:341.67:077:18First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:174.83:065.68:241.49:301.67:087:16First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:124.84:015.69:211.510:231.67:087:15First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:084.84:555.610:171.411:131.57:097:14Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:035.05:445.811:111.311:591.47:097:12Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:545.26:295.912:011.27:107:11Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:405.47:106.012:401.212:471.07:117:10Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:225.67:476.01:181.01:300.97:117:08Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:005.88:235.91:550.82:130.87:127:07Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:366.08:575.82:300.72:540.87:137:06Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:116.19:315.63:050.63:360.87:137:04Full Moon30Mon
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 6:17 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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