Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 8:00 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 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 - Jan 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:005.911:215.14:28-0.85:11-0.67:225:25Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:535.55:24-0.46:04-0.47:225:25First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:184.912:465.26:23-0.16:58-0.27:225:26First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:154.91:384.97:250.27:51-0.17:225:27First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:104.82:304.68:260.48:420.07:225:28First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:044.93:224.59:240.49:320.07:225:28Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:574.94:144.410:190.410:200.07:225:29Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:475.15:044.411:100.311:06-0.17:225:30Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:335.25:504.411:570.211:50-0.27:225:31Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:165.36:344.512:400.17:225:32Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:565.47:154.512:32-0.21:200.07:225:33Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:345.47:554.51:12-0.31:580.07:225:34Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:115.48:324.51:51-0.32:340.07:225:35Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:455.39:074.42:29-0.43:080.07:215:35Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:185.29:404.43:07-0.33:420.07:215:36Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:515.210:144.43:46-0.24:170.07:215:37Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:285.010:544.54:29-0.14:560.07:215:38Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:114.911:444.65:170.05:41-0.17:205:39Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:014.86:120.16:33-0.17:205:40Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:424.712:594.77:160.27:30-0.27:205:41Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:474.92:024.68:230.18:32-0.37:195:42Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:575.13:114.59:300.09:36-0.57:195:43Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:095.44:224.610:36-0.310:40-0.87:185:44Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:155.85:284.811:37-0.611:41-1.07:185:45Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:156.06:275.012:34-0.97:175:46New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:116.27:235.212:39-1.31:28-1.17:175:47New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:046.38:185.31:34-1.42:19-1.27:165:48New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:556.29:115.32:27-1.43:07-1.27:165:49New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:456.010:025.33:19-1.23:54-1.07:155:50Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:335.610:525.14:09-0.94:41-0.87:145:51Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:205.311:435.05:00-0.55:28-0.57:145:51Waxing 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 4:42 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 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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