Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 5:12 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 10m at 10:57 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jan 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:375.68:594.72:18-0.53:00-0.17:225:24Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:155.49:414.73:00-0.33:370.07:225:25Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:525.210:214.63:40-0.14:120.17:225:26Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:285.011:024.54:190.14:460.27:225:27Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:064.711:454.45:000.45:210.47:225:27Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:474.55:450.66:000.47:225:28Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:304.412:324.36:370.76:440.47:225:29Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:194.41:214.27:330.87:340.47:225:30Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:124.52:154.18:320.88:270.37:225:31Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:084.73:134.19:310.69:240.17:225:32Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:074.94:134.210:290.410:22-0.17:225:33Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:045.25:104.411:230.111:18-0.47:225:33Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:565.56:034.712:15-0.27:225:34Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:445.86:544.912:13-0.71:04-0.67:215:35New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:326.07:445.21:05-1.01:52-0.97:215:36New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:216.18:365.31:57-1.22:39-1.17:215:37New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:096.09:285.42:49-1.23:26-1.27:215:38Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:595.810:225.53:41-1.14:13-1.17:205:39Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:505.611:185.44:34-0.95:03-1.07:205:40Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:455.25:32-0.65:55-0.87:205:41First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:185.412:424.96:35-0.36:52-0.67:195:42First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:195.31:434.67:410.07:51-0.57:195:43First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:235.22:454.48:460.18:52-0.47:195:44First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:275.23:484.39:500.19:52-0.37:185:45Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:295.24:484.410:490.110:49-0.47:185:45Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:245.35:424.511:430.011:42-0.57:175:46Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:125.36:294.612:30-0.17:165:47Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:555.47:134.712:31-0.51:14-0.27:165:48Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:345.47:544.81:15-0.51:54-0.37:155:49Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:115.38:344.81:57-0.52:30-0.27:155:50Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:465.29:124.82:37-0.43:04-0.27:145:51Full Moon31Thu
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 2:04 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 84% 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 (84% 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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