Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 11:18 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 18m at 5:07 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Sep 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:584.96:266.112:021.211:58 AM0.56:547:44Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:495.27:136.312:500.912:520.36:557:43New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:375.67:576.51:350.51:440.06:567:42New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:245.98:426.52:190.22:36-0.16:567:40New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:136.29:276.43:030.03:27-0.16:577:39New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:036.410:156.23:48-0.24:19-0.16:577:38Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:556.511:055.94:33-0.25:120.16:587:36Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:506.511:595.65:20-0.16:080.46:597:35Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:506.46:110.17:090.76:597:34First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:585.31:546.37:090.48:140.97:007:32First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:025.13:006.28:120.69:191.07:017:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:085.04:066.19:180.710:221.07:017:30First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:145.05:086.110:230.711:211.07:027:28Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:175.26:046.211:250.77:037:27Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:145.46:536.212:140.812:220.67:037:26Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:035.67:356.21:010.71:130.67:047:24Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:485.88:146.11:450.62:000.67:047:23Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:295.98:526.02:240.52:440.67:057:22Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:086.09:285.83:010.53:250.87:067:20Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:466.010:045.63:360.64:050.97:067:19Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:225.910:415.34:090.74:421.17:077:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:575.811:175.14:410.95:201.47:087:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:345.711:564.95:151.16:001.67:087:15Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:155.65:531.26:451.87:097:13Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:404.71:035.56:371.37:371.97:107:12Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:304.61:585.57:291.48:351.97:107:11Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:274.62:575.68:291.39:331.87:117:09Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:264.83:575.89:311.210:291.57:127:08Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:275.04:556.010:331.011:221.27:127:07Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:265.45:506.211:330.77:137:05Waning Crescent30Thu
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 8:12 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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