Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 10:12 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 3:54 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Oct 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:105.01:585.87:131.28:191.57:147:03First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:054.92:525.78:101.49:151.67:157:02First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:004.83:475.69:091.510:091.67:157:01First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:564.94:405.610:061.510:591.57:166:59Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:515.05:305.711:001.411:451.47:176:58Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:435.26:165.811:511.37:176:57Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:295.56:575.912:261.212:381.17:186:56Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:115.77:355.91:051.01:211.07:196:54Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:495.98:115.81:410.82:030.97:196:53Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:256.18:465.72:160.72:440.97:206:52Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:596.29:205.52:510.63:250.97:216:51Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:346.39:555.43:280.64:070.97:226:49Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:126.310:335.24:060.64:501.07:226:48Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:556.311:195.14:480.65:381.27:236:47Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:476.25:350.76:321.37:246:46Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:145.012:486.16:300.87:341.47:256:45Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:224.91:586.17:340.98:401.37:256:43Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:355.03:086.18:440.89:441.17:266:42Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:465.34:156.29:530.710:440.87:276:41Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:535.65:186.310:590.511:400.57:286:40Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:556.16:146.412:010.27:286:39Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:506.57:056.412:310.212:590.17:296:38Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:416.87:536.31:200.01:530.07:306:37New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:296.98:396.12:06-0.12:450.07:316:36New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:176.99:255.82:51-0.13:340.17:326:35New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:036.810:115.63:350.14:220.37:336:34Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:496.510:575.34:180.35:090.67:336:33Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:366.211:455.05:010.65:561.07:346:32Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:255.95:451.06:461.37:356:31Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:354.81:165.66:331.37:391.57:366:30First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:294.72:095.47:281.58:331.67:376:29First Quarter31Fri
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 7:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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