32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

54°
H 68°
L 49°
NNE
17mph
High tide
2:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 8:41 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 2:19 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - May 1819

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:115.012:574.26:501.26:431.25:367:04First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:054.91:524.27:421.27:431.25:357:05First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:004.82:474.48:321.18:431.15:347:06First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:554.83:424.69:211.09:421.05:337:06Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:494.94:335.010:070.710:380.75:327:07Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:404.95:205.410:520.511:310.45:327:08Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:275.06:035.711:360.25:317:08Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:115.16:456.112:210.212:20-0.15:307:09Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:555.17:286.31:100.01:04-0.25:297:10Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:415.08:146.41:59-0.21:50-0.35:287:11Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:305.09:046.42:49-0.22:39-0.45:277:11Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:234.99:596.33:39-0.23:29-0.35:267:12Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:214.810:586.14:31-0.14:23-0.15:267:13Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:234.75:270.05:230.15:257:14Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:015.912:304.86:260.16:290.35:247:14Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:065.71:364.97:270.17:390.45:247:15Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:075.62:405.18:250.18:470.45:237:16Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:075.43:405.49:20-0.19:510.35:227:16Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:035.34:375.710:12-0.210:500.25:227:17Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:565.25:275.911:01-0.311:440.15:217:18Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:445.16:126.111:47-0.35:207:18Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:295.06:546.212:350.112:30-0.35:207:19New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:114.97:346.11:220.11:12-0.25:197:20New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:544.78:136.02:060.11:520.05:197:20New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:364.68:515.82:480.22:310.25:187:21New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:184.59:305.63:270.43:100.45:187:22Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:014.310:095.44:060.63:490.65:177:22Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:454.210:505.24:440.84:290.85:177:23Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:314.211:335.05:230.95:140.95:177:24Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:204.26:061.06:051.05:167:24First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:204.91:114.36:510.97:021.15:167:25First Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8665530)

Common Questions About Charleston, SC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Charleston, SC?

Charleston, SC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 First Quarter (50% 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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