32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

49°
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 5h 58m 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 - Aug 1819

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:284.63:295.88:530.110:070.75:367:22Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:364.64:376.19:570.011:090.45:377:21Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:464.85:406.411:01-0.25:377:21Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:515.06:396.612:080.112:03-0.45:387:20Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:515.37:356.71:03-0.21:02-0.65:397:19Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:505.58:296.71:55-0.42:00-0.75:407:18Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:495.79:226.52:46-0.52:55-0.65:407:17Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:455.810:136.33:34-0.63:50-0.45:417:16Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:405.911:035.94:22-0.54:450.05:427:15Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:355.911:535.55:09-0.35:420.35:427:14Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:295.85:58-0.16:420.75:437:13Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:445.11:225.76:490.27:420.95:447:12Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:354.82:155.67:410.48:411.15:447:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:274.63:085.68:330.69:381.15:457:10Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:214.54:015.69:250.710:311.15:467:09Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:164.64:525.610:170.711:201.15:467:08Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:084.65:385.711:070.65:477:07Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:554.86:215.812:051.011:54 AM0.65:487:06Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:404.97:015.912:470.912:380.55:487:05New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:225.07:385.91:250.81:190.55:497:04New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:025.18:135.82:000.72:000.55:507:03New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:395.18:465.72:330.72:390.65:507:01New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:135.29:175.53:040.63:180.75:517:00Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:465.39:505.43:360.63:590.85:526:59Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:215.410:265.24:090.64:430.95:526:58Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:035.511:105.14:480.55:341.15:536:57Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:535.65:330.66:321.25:546:55First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:034.912:545.76:260.67:361.25:546:54First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:044.82:015.87:280.68:431.25:556:53First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:114.83:136.08:350.59:481.05:566:52Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:244.94:246.39:430.310:500.75:566:50Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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