Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:48 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 57m at 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 - Dec 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:576.111:324.94:31-0.25:250.37:045:13Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:585.95:310.06:240.37:055:13Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:385.012:595.76:360.27:230.37:065:13Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:435.21:585.57:440.38:200.27:075:13Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:455.42:575.38:500.39:150.07:085:13Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:455.63:545.19:530.310:08-0.17:085:13Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:425.94:485.010:520.210:59-0.27:095:13Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:336.05:385.011:460.111:46-0.27:105:13Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:206.16:244.912:360.07:115:13New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:046.17:084.812:32-0.21:230.07:115:13New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:466.07:504.81:16-0.12:070.17:125:14New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:275.98:324.71:570.02:490.27:135:14New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:075.79:134.62:370.13:280.37:135:14Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:465.59:544.53:160.34:060.57:145:15Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:255.210:354.43:540.44:440.67:155:15Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:045.011:194.34:330.65:220.77:155:15Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:454.85:160.86:030.87:165:16First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:054.312:294.76:050.96:470.77:165:16First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:544.41:164.57:021.07:330.77:175:17First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:454.52:054.48:021.08:220.57:175:17First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:384.72:594.39:040.99:120.37:185:17Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:345.03:574.310:050.810:050.17:185:18Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:315.34:544.411:040.510:59-0.27:195:19Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:265.75:484.511:590.211:53-0.57:195:19Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:185.96:404.712:52-0.17:205:20Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:106.17:334.812:46-0.71:43-0.37:205:20Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:036.28:274.91:40-0.92:34-0.47:205:21Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:576.29:244.92:33-1.03:24-0.57:215:22Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:516.110:215.03:27-1.04:14-0.57:215:22Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:455.911:205.04:21-0.85:05-0.57:215:23Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:405.65:19-0.55:58-0.47:215:24Third Quarter31Tue
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 12:39 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 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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