32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

77°
H -°
L 71°
ESE
1mph
Low tide
6:35 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 52m at 6:35 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:03 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (60% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Apr 1849

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:255.53:044.98:530.29:050.16:116:43First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:315.54:085.19:540.110:090.06:106:44Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:335.55:065.410:500.011:07-0.26:086:45Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:275.65:575.611:41-0.26:076:45Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:145.66:435.812:01-0.312:27-0.36:066:46Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:575.67:255.912:50-0.41:09-0.36:046:47Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:375.58:055.91:35-0.41:49-0.26:036:47Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:155.48:445.82:18-0.32:26-0.16:026:48Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:535.29:205.72:59-0.23:010.16:016:49Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:315.09:565.53:380.03:340.35:596:50Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:094.810:325.44:160.34:070.55:586:50Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:494.611:115.24:550.54:430.75:576:51Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:324.511:545.05:370.75:250.85:566:52Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:204.46:250.96:141.05:546:52Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:454.91:134.47:170.97:121.05:536:53Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:404.92:094.58:110.98:150.95:526:54Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:394.93:074.79:050.79:170.85:516:55Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:395.14:055.09:590.510:180.55:506:55Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:365.35:005.410:500.111:160.15:486:56Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:285.55:505.811:40-0.25:476:57Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:175.66:386.212:10-0.212:28-0.55:466:57New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:065.77:266.51:03-0.51:16-0.85:456:58New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:565.78:166.61:55-0.72:05-0.95:446:59New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:485.79:096.72:47-0.72:54-0.95:437:00Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:425.510:036.53:39-0.73:45-0.85:427:00Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:405.311:016.34:32-0.54:38-0.55:417:01Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:415.25:29-0.35:36-0.25:407:02Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:026.012:455.16:300.06:390.15:397:02First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:065.81:485.17:320.17:450.25:387:03First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:085.62:515.28:330.18:500.35:377:04First Quarter30Mon
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 60% 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 Third Quarter (60% 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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