Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 27m at 7:11 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:25 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - May 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:065.35:335.311:160.111:430.46:318:02Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:575.36:215.512:040.06:308:02Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:435.37:055.712:350.312:480.06:298:03Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:255.27:455.81:220.21:29-0.16:288:04New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:045.28:225.92:060.12:070.06:278:05New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:435.18:595.92:470.12:440.06:268:05New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:225.09:345.83:260.23:190.16:258:06New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:004.810:075.74:030.33:530.26:258:07Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:384.610:405.64:380.44:280.46:248:08Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:154.511:155.55:140.55:050.56:238:08Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:534.411:535.35:510.75:460.66:228:09Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:374.46:330.76:340.76:218:10Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:395.31:274.47:220.87:300.86:218:11First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:325.22:234.68:150.78:320.76:208:11First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:305.23:224.89:100.59:360.66:198:12First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:305.34:235.210:070.210:400.36:198:13Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:335.35:245.611:03-0.111:420.06:188:13Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:355.46:216.111:58-0.46:188:14Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:335.67:156.512:42-0.312:51-0.76:178:15Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:295.68:096.71:39-0.61:44-0.96:168:15Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:245.69:036.82:34-0.82:37-1.06:168:16Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:215.59:586.83:28-0.93:29-0.96:158:17Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:185.410:556.64:21-0.94:22-0.86:158:17Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:175.311:526.45:15-0.75:17-0.56:148:18Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:175.16:09-0.56:13-0.16:148:19Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:506.01:175.17:06-0.37:150.26:148:19Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:475.72:175.08:03-0.18:190.46:138:20Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:435.43:145.18:590.09:210.66:138:21Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:375.24:095.29:510.110:210.66:138:21Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:285.05:015.310:410.111:160.66:128:22Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:184.95:505.511:270.16:128:22Waning Crescent31Sat
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 10:18 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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