Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:07 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 08m at 1:40 am (4.8 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 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:325.67:504.61:10-0.31:590.07:225:24Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:105.58:304.51:51-0.32:370.07:225:25Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:475.49:104.42:29-0.23:130.17:225:26Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:235.29:474.33:06-0.13:470.27:225:27Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:585.110:244.23:430.04:200.37:225:27Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:334.911:024.24:220.24:550.47:225:28Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:104.811:434.25:040.45:330.47:225:29Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:524.65:520.56:160.47:225:30Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:304.312:414.56:480.67:060.37:225:31Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:244.41:354.47:500.68:000.27:225:32Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:234.72:344.38:530.58:580.07:225:33Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:275.03:384.49:570.39:58-0.37:225:33Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:325.34:434.510:59-0.110:58-0.67:225:34Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:325.75:434.711:57-0.411:55-0.97:215:35Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:286.06:394.912:51-0.77:215:36New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:226.37:355.112:52-1.21:44-1.07:215:37New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:166.48:315.21:46-1.42:35-1.17:215:38New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:106.39:265.32:41-1.43:25-1.27:205:39Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:036.110:225.33:34-1.34:15-1.17:205:40Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:555.811:195.24:28-1.05:06-0.97:205:41Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:495.55:25-0.75:58-0.77:195:42First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:175.112:435.16:26-0.36:52-0.57:195:43First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:155.11:384.77:300.07:47-0.37:185:44First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:135.02:344.58:330.28:42-0.27:185:45First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:115.03:304.39:340.39:36-0.17:175:46Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:085.04:264.210:310.210:29-0.17:175:46Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:015.15:174.311:230.211:18-0.27:165:47Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:485.26:044.412:100.17:165:48Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:305.26:474.512:05-0.312:540.07:155:49Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:105.37:294.512:48-0.31:330.07:155:50Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:485.38:084.51:29-0.42:100.07:145:51Full Moon31Sun
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 4:53 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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