Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 27m at 3:45 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:04 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Sep 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:254.94:246.19:370.610:401.06:547:44Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:304.95:266.110:400.611:380.96:557:42Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:325.16:206.111:400.66:567:41Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:275.27:076.212:300.812:350.56:567:40Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:165.47:496.11:170.61:250.56:577:38Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:005.68:286.02:000.62:110.56:587:37Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:415.79:055.92:390.52:540.66:587:36Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:205.79:415.73:150.53:350.76:597:35Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:585.810:165.53:490.64:130.97:007:33Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:335.710:525.34:220.74:511.17:007:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:095.711:285.04:540.95:291.37:017:30Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:465.65:271.06:101.67:017:29Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:064.812:275.56:051.16:561.77:027:28Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:504.71:165.56:501.27:511.87:037:26Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:414.62:125.57:441.28:501.87:037:25Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:384.63:125.68:441.29:491.77:047:24Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:384.74:135.89:461.010:461.47:057:22Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:415.05:136.110:480.811:401.17:057:21Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:415.46:076.311:480.57:067:20Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:365.86:576.512:300.712:450.27:077:18Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:276.27:456.61:190.31:400.07:077:17New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:176.68:336.62:060.02:34-0.27:087:16New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:096.99:236.42:53-0.23:27-0.27:087:14New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:017.010:146.23:40-0.34:210.07:097:13Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:566.911:085.94:28-0.25:150.27:107:12Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:546.85:180.06:120.57:107:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:055.612:566.56:120.37:130.87:117:09First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:075.32:006.37:120.68:171.17:127:08First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:115.23:046.28:170.99:201.27:127:06First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:155.14:066.19:231.010:191.27:137:05First 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 6:54 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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