Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 21m at 6:21 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:29 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Nov 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:386.87:496.21:14-0.21:50-0.17:386:28New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:266.88:366.02:02-0.22:40-0.17:396:27New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:136.89:225.92:48-0.23:290.07:396:26New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:596.610:075.63:330.04:150.27:406:25Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:436.310:525.44:160.25:000.47:416:24Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:276.110:385.23:580.54:440.76:425:24Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:125.811:265.04:400.85:301.06:435:23Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:005.55:261.16:181.26:445:22First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:164.912:495.46:161.37:081.26:455:21First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:094.91:405.37:121.47:571.26:465:21First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:024.92:305.28:091.48:451.16:475:20First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:555.13:225.29:051.39:321.06:475:19Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:475.34:125.29:591.210:180.86:485:19Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:375.55:015.310:511.011:030.56:495:18Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:235.85:455.411:400.711:470.36:505:18Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:066.06:285.412:270.56:515:17Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:476.37:105.512:310.01:130.36:525:17Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:296.47:535.51:16-0.11:590.26:535:16Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:136.58:395.42:01-0.32:460.16:545:16Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:006.59:295.42:49-0.33:330.16:555:15Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:506.410:245.33:38-0.34:230.16:565:15Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:456.211:245.34:30-0.25:160.26:565:15Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:446.15:280.06:140.26:575:14Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:285.312:475.96:310.27:140.26:585:14Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:335.41:495.77:370.28:140.16:595:14Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:375.62:515.68:430.29:120.07:005:13Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:395.83:515.59:460.110:08-0.17:015:13Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:386.04:485.510:460.011:01-0.37:025:13Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:326.25:405.511:42-0.111:52-0.37:035:13Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:216.46:285.512:34-0.27:035:13New Moon30Wed
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 9:25 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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