32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

69°
H 82°
L 68°
NNE
2mph
Low tide
12:56 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 57m at 12:56 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:08 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jan 1839

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:455.89:064.72:19-0.63:08-0.27:265:28Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:295.59:524.63:05-0.43:500.07:265:29Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:105.310:374.53:50-0.24:300.17:265:30Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:505.011:234.44:340.15:100.37:275:30Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:314.75:190.45:490.47:275:31Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:104.412:144.56:090.66:300.57:275:32Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:584.412:594.37:030.87:130.67:275:33Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:484.41:484.17:590.97:590.67:275:34Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:394.52:414.08:560.98:480.57:275:34Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:334.73:363.99:530.89:390.47:275:35Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:274.84:324.010:470.610:320.27:275:36Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:195.15:244.111:370.411:230.07:275:37Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:065.36:114.312:250.17:265:38Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:505.56:554.412:12-0.31:10-0.17:265:39New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:345.77:404.61:01-0.61:54-0.37:265:40New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:175.88:254.81:49-0.82:37-0.57:265:41New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:015.89:134.92:37-0.93:20-0.67:265:41Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:455.710:025.03:25-0.84:04-0.77:255:42Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:315.510:545.14:16-0.74:50-0.77:255:43Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:215.211:515.25:11-0.45:39-0.67:255:44Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:164.96:11-0.26:33-0.57:245:45First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:535.21:164.57:180.17:31-0.47:245:46First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:575.22:204.38:270.28:31-0.47:245:47First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:045.23:274.29:350.29:33-0.47:235:48Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:125.34:344.210:390.110:35-0.47:235:49Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:155.45:344.311:370.011:33-0.57:225:50Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:105.56:274.512:30-0.17:225:51Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:585.67:154.612:27-0.61:18-0.27:215:52Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:435.58:014.71:16-0.72:02-0.37:205:53Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:235.48:434.72:02-0.62:42-0.37:205:54Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:015.39:244.72:45-0.53:19-0.27:195:55Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 4% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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