32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

69°
H 80°
L 63°
NNE
7mph
Low tide
12:01 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 17m at 12:01 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:21 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Apr 1840

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:385.56:556.012:28-0.212:47-0.46:116:43New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:225.67:416.31:19-0.41:32-0.66:096:44New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:085.58:286.42:09-0.52:17-0.86:086:45New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:565.39:186.43:00-0.53:03-0.76:076:45Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:475.110:116.33:51-0.43:52-0.66:056:46Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:434.911:096.14:45-0.24:44-0.36:046:47Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:454.75:430.15:430.06:036:48First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:145.812:534.66:470.46:490.26:026:48First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:235.62:014.67:530.57:580.46:006:49First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:305.43:074.88:560.59:060.45:596:50First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:345.44:105.09:540.410:090.35:586:50Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:325.35:055.310:460.211:060.15:576:51Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:225.35:535.611:330.111:580.05:556:52Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:055.36:365.812:160.05:546:53Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:455.37:165.912:450.012:550.05:536:53Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:235.27:536.01:29-0.11:310.05:526:54Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:005.08:295.92:110.02:060.15:516:55Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:374.99:035.82:500.12:390.25:496:55Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:144.79:385.63:280.33:120.45:486:56Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:514.510:125.44:050.53:450.65:476:57Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:294.410:505.24:430.74:210.85:466:58Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:114.311:345.15:240.95:030.95:456:58Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:594.26:111.05:541.05:446:59Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:255.012:534.27:031.16:541.15:437:00Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:224.91:514.47:571.07:591.05:427:00Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:214.92:514.78:500.89:050.85:407:01Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:205.03:505.19:430.510:090.65:397:02Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:185.14:475.610:340.111:090.35:387:03Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:125.25:396.011:24-0.25:377:03Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:035.36:296.412:050.012:13-0.55:367:04New Moon30Thu
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 10% 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 (10% 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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