32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

77°
H -°
L 67°
SSW
4mph
High tide
12:44 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:38 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 16m at 12:44 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jun 1822

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:064.65:495.711:150.35:167:26Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:504.66:295.812:070.411:55 AM0.35:157:26Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:334.67:085.812:500.412:340.35:157:27Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:144.57:465.81:320.31:120.35:157:27Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:544.58:235.72:110.31:500.35:157:28Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:334.48:595.62:500.42:280.45:147:28Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:114.39:345.53:260.43:070.45:147:29Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:494.310:105.44:030.53:470.55:147:29Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:304.410:485.34:410.54:310.55:147:30Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:164.511:335.25:230.45:220.65:147:30Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:084.76:090.36:200.75:147:31Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:245.11:055.07:000.17:250.75:147:31Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:195.02:035.37:520.08:320.65:147:31Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:194.93:055.78:47-0.29:380.45:147:32Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:224.84:086.09:44-0.410:430.25:147:32Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:284.85:106.310:43-0.611:450.05:147:33Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:324.96:096.511:41-0.75:147:33Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:324.97:066.612:44-0.212:38-0.85:147:33New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:325.08:036.61:40-0.41:34-0.85:157:33New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:315.08:596.52:34-0.52:30-0.75:157:34New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:305.09:536.23:25-0.43:24-0.65:157:34Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:275.010:455.94:16-0.34:18-0.35:157:34Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:235.011:355.65:05-0.25:130.15:157:34Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:185.05:550.06:110.45:167:35First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:245.21:125.16:450.17:100.65:167:35First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:114.92:025.17:330.28:080.85:167:35First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:584.72:525.28:190.39:040.85:177:35First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:464.53:415.39:040.49:570.85:177:35Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:364.44:295.49:490.410:480.85:177:35Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:274.35:165.510:340.411:360.75:187:35Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (31% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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