32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

63°
H 66°
L 47°
NNW
17mph
High tide
1:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 7:48 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 44m at 1:25 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Apr 1821

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:335.96:556.312:22-0.612:45-0.86:116:43New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:235.97:466.61:17-0.81:33-1.06:106:44New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:135.88:376.72:11-0.92:21-1.06:096:44New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:055.69:296.63:04-0.83:08-0.96:076:45Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:575.310:226.33:56-0.63:57-0.66:066:46Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:525.011:186.04:50-0.24:48-0.36:056:47Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:514.75:470.25:440.16:036:47First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:185.612:534.56:490.56:470.56:026:48First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:215.31:554.57:520.77:520.76:016:49First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:225.12:564.58:510.88:560.76:006:49First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:215.03:554.79:460.79:560.75:586:50Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:165.04:484.910:360.610:500.65:576:51Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:035.05:345.211:190.511:390.45:566:52Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:455.16:155.411:580.45:556:52Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:245.16:545.612:240.312:340.35:536:53Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:015.07:305.71:060.21:080.35:526:54Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:375.08:045.71:450.21:400.35:516:54Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:134.88:375.72:230.22:120.35:506:55Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:474.79:075.63:000.32:440.45:496:56Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:204.59:385.53:370.43:180.45:486:56Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:544.410:135.54:150.63:560.55:466:57Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:344.410:585.44:570.74:400.65:456:58Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:234.411:525.35:450.85:320.65:446:59Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:224.46:410.86:350.75:436:59Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:565.31:274.67:400.77:440.65:427:00Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:025.32:354.98:390.48:540.55:417:01Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:085.43:415.39:360.110:020.25:407:02Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:125.54:445.810:31-0.211:06-0.15:397:02Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:115.65:416.311:24-0.55:387:03Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:065.66:346.612:05-0.412:15-0.85:377:04New Moon30Mon
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 41% 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 (41% 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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