Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 9:07 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 07m at 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 - Jun 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:435.38:126.61:48-0.41:47-0.86:128:23New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:355.29:026.62:41-0.52:37-0.76:128:23New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:275.09:516.43:32-0.43:26-0.56:128:24New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:194.910:396.14:21-0.34:14-0.36:118:24Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:104.711:275.85:090.05:020.06:118:25Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:024.65:560.25:500.46:118:25Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:145.512:544.56:440.56:410.76:118:26Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:025.21:464.57:330.67:370.96:118:26First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:505.02:384.58:220.78:341.06:118:27First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:394.83:294.79:080.79:301.06:118:27First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:274.74:194.89:520.610:251.06:118:28First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:174.65:085.010:350.611:180.96:118:28Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:074.65:555.311:180.46:118:28Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:564.56:395.512:080.712:000.36:118:29Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:424.57:215.712:560.512:430.26:118:29Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:264.58:015.81:410.31:250.16:118:29Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:084.68:415.92:250.22:090.06:118:30Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:514.69:226.03:090.12:53-0.16:118:30Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:364.610:066.03:530.03:40-0.16:118:30Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:234.610:535.94:38-0.14:28-0.16:128:30Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:154.711:435.85:24-0.15:190.06:128:31Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:104.86:12-0.16:150.16:128:31Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:365.71:105.07:05-0.27:170.26:128:31Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:345.52:125.28:00-0.38:230.36:138:31Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:325.43:135.48:55-0.49:300.36:138:31Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:315.24:145.79:50-0.510:350.26:138:31Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:315.15:146.010:45-0.611:380.16:148:31Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:325.06:116.211:40-0.66:148:32Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:294.97:056.312:370.012:34-0.66:148:32Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:244.97:556.31:32-0.11:26-0.66:158:32New Moon30Thu
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 5:47 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 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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