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 2h 31m 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 - Feb 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:084.95:54-0.16:16-0.27:135:52First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:354.812:574.56:500.27:060.07:125:53First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:274.71:484.37:490.57:570.27:125:54First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:194.72:414.18:470.68:480.27:115:55First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:144.73:364.19:430.69:400.27:105:56Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:084.74:314.110:360.510:310.27:095:57Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:004.95:224.311:250.411:190.07:085:58Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:475.06:084.412:090.27:085:59Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:305.26:514.512:05-0.212:500.17:076:00Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:105.37:314.612:47-0.31:280.07:066:01Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:475.48:084.71:28-0.42:04-0.17:056:02Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:225.48:434.82:09-0.52:39-0.27:046:03Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:555.39:164.82:49-0.53:14-0.37:036:03Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:295.29:524.93:30-0.53:50-0.37:026:04Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:075.110:335.04:13-0.44:30-0.37:016:05Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:505.011:215.05:01-0.25:14-0.37:006:06Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:404.85:560.06:06-0.26:596:07Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:205.112:394.66:590.17:06-0.26:586:08Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:275.11:464.58:060.18:11-0.26:576:09Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:415.22:584.59:140.19:19-0.36:566:10Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:555.44:124.610:20-0.110:26-0.56:556:10Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:045.75:184.911:21-0.411:29-0.86:546:11Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:035.96:175.212:16-0.76:536:12Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:566.17:105.412:27-1.01:08-0.96:516:13New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:466.18:015.61:21-1.11:56-1.06:506:14New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:346.08:495.62:12-1.12:42-1.06:496:14New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:195.89:355.63:01-1.03:26-0.96:486:15Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:025.510:205.53:48-0.74:07-0.66:476:16Waxing Crescent28Sat
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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