32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

52°
H 68°
L 49°
NNE
16mph
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 4h 26m 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 - Jun 1819

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:094.82:014.57:380.88:021.15:167:25First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:594.82:534.88:250.79:020.95:157:26First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:514.73:455.19:130.410:010.75:157:27Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:464.74:375.510:030.210:590.55:157:27Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:414.75:275.910:54-0.111:540.25:157:28Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:344.86:176.211:45-0.35:157:28Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:274.87:076.412:48-0.112:37-0.45:147:29Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:204.98:016.51:41-0.31:30-0.65:147:29Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:174.98:576.52:33-0.42:24-0.65:147:30Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:164.99:546.43:25-0.43:19-0.55:147:30Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:174.910:536.24:18-0.44:15-0.35:147:31Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:194.911:516.05:12-0.35:15-0.15:147:31Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:225.06:08-0.36:190.15:147:31Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:495.71:235.27:04-0.27:260.35:147:32Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:445.42:215.47:58-0.28:300.45:147:32Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:385.13:175.58:50-0.29:320.45:147:32Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:324.94:115.79:40-0.210:300.45:147:33Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:244.75:015.810:29-0.211:240.45:147:33Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:144.65:475.911:15-0.15:157:33Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:004.66:295.912:130.312:00-0.15:157:34New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:454.57:095.812:590.312:430.05:157:34New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:284.57:495.81:430.31:250.15:157:34New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:114.48:285.62:240.42:060.25:157:34New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:544.49:065.53:020.42:450.35:167:34Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:364.39:435.43:380.53:240.55:167:35Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:174.310:205.24:130.64:030.65:167:35Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:584.310:575.14:480.74:450.75:167:35Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:404.311:374.95:240.75:320.95:177:35Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:254.56:040.66:261.05:177:35First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:214.81:134.76:480.57:251.05:187:35First Quarter30Wed
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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