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 2h 33m at 9:07 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:44 am (4.7 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 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:505.25:36-0.16:18-0.27:215:24First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:194.812:475.06:390.17:14-0.37:225:25First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:235.01:494.87:470.28:12-0.47:225:26First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:285.22:534.78:560.19:10-0.57:225:26Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:355.43:594.610:040.010:10-0.67:225:27Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:405.75:024.611:07-0.211:08-0.77:225:28Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:405.96:014.712:05-0.37:225:29Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:346.06:554.812:03-0.91:00-0.57:225:30Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:266.07:464.812:57-0.91:50-0.57:225:30Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:155.98:364.81:48-0.92:38-0.57:225:31Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:015.89:244.72:36-0.83:23-0.47:225:32Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:455.510:104.63:23-0.64:05-0.27:225:33Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:275.210:564.54:08-0.34:460.07:225:34Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:084.911:434.44:540.05:270.27:225:35Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:514.65:410.36:090.37:215:36Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:314.412:354.46:330.66:520.57:215:37Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:204.41:234.27:290.77:370.57:215:38Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:114.42:134.08:250.88:240.57:215:38Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:044.53:074.09:220.79:140.47:205:39Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:584.74:034.010:170.610:050.37:205:40Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:514.94:574.011:090.410:560.17:205:41Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:405.15:464.211:570.211:45-0.17:195:42Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:255.36:304.312:420.07:195:43New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:085.57:134.512:32-0.41:25-0.27:185:44New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:495.67:564.71:19-0.62:08-0.47:185:45New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:315.78:394.82:05-0.82:50-0.67:175:46New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:135.79:254.92:52-0.83:32-0.77:175:47Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:565.610:135.03:39-0.84:16-0.77:165:48Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:435.411:065.14:30-0.65:02-0.77:155:49Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:345.15:25-0.45:53-0.67:155:50First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:035.112:304.86:28-0.16:48-0.57:145:51First Quarter31Tue
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 11:55 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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