32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

62°
H -°
L 56°
WSW
7mph
Low tide
3:05 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 00m at 3:05 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:34 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 5:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Apr 1857

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:055.51:414.57:370.57:370.46:116:43First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:135.32:474.58:420.68:450.56:096:44First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:185.23:514.69:420.69:490.46:086:45Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:195.24:484.910:360.510:470.36:076:45Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:105.25:385.211:240.311:400.26:066:46Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:545.26:215.412:070.26:046:47Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:335.27:005.612:260.112:450.16:036:47Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:095.27:375.71:100.01:200.16:026:48Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:455.18:125.71:500.01:530.16:006:49Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:205.08:465.72:290.12:240.25:596:50Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:554.89:185.63:060.22:540.35:586:50Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:294.69:485.53:420.43:250.55:576:51Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:034.410:215.34:190.63:590.65:566:52Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:404.310:595.24:580.84:370.75:546:52Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:234.211:485.15:420.95:240.85:536:53Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:154.26:351.06:210.95:526:54Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:475.01:164.37:321.07:270.95:516:55Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:515.12:204.58:300.88:360.75:506:55Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:575.23:264.99:270.59:430.55:486:56Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:005.34:285.410:220.210:470.15:476:57Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:595.55:255.911:14-0.211:47-0.25:466:57Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:525.66:186.312:05-0.65:456:58Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:445.77:096.712:43-0.512:54-0.85:446:59New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:355.68:006.81:38-0.61:43-0.95:437:00New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:285.58:536.82:32-0.62:33-0.85:427:00New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:235.29:486.63:25-0.53:23-0.75:417:01Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:205.010:456.34:19-0.34:15-0.35:407:02Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:204.811:465.95:150.05:110.05:387:03Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:234.76:150.36:130.45:377:03First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:485.61:264.77:160.57:190.65:367:04First Quarter30Thu
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 11% 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 Waxing Crescent (11% 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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