Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 37m at 8:07 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:27 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jan 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:384.73:414.29:520.79:500.37:215:24Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:315.04:364.310:480.510:410.07:225:25Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:215.35:274.411:400.211:31-0.27:225:26Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:085.66:154.612:29-0.17:225:26New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:545.87:024.712:21-0.51:17-0.37:225:27New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:416.07:504.81:11-0.82:05-0.57:225:28New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:296.18:414.92:01-0.92:52-0.77:225:29New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:186.19:335.02:51-1.03:40-0.87:225:30Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:095.910:275.03:43-0.94:28-0.87:225:31Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:015.711:255.04:36-0.85:19-0.77:225:31Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:565.45:35-0.56:12-0.67:225:32First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:265.112:545.16:38-0.27:09-0.57:225:33First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:285.11:534.87:450.08:06-0.57:225:34First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:315.22:534.68:520.09:03-0.57:215:35First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:345.33:554.59:560.010:00-0.57:215:36Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:355.44:544.410:560.010:55-0.57:215:37Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:305.55:474.511:51-0.111:47-0.57:215:38Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:195.66:364.512:41-0.27:205:39Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:045.67:214.612:36-0.61:27-0.27:205:40Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:465.58:044.61:22-0.62:10-0.27:205:41Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:255.48:464.52:05-0.52:49-0.17:195:42Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:035.39:264.52:46-0.43:250.07:195:42Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:395.110:054.43:25-0.23:590.17:195:43Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:154.910:434.34:030.04:320.27:185:44Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:514.711:234.34:430.25:050.37:185:45Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:294.55:250.45:410.47:175:46Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:054.312:114.36:140.66:230.47:175:47Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:524.312:594.17:090.77:110.47:165:48Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:434.41:524.08:090.78:050.37:155:49Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:414.62:504.09:110.69:030.27:155:50Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:434.83:534.110:120.410:040.07:145:51Waning Crescent31Mon
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 11:17 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 44% 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 (44% 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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