32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

74°
H 81°
L 66°
NNE
11mph
Low tide
11:59 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 11:59 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:29 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jun 1866

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:264.69:445.53:370.23:240.35:167:26Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:034.610:195.44:150.34:060.45:157:26Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:454.611:025.44:560.34:520.55:157:27Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:344.711:525.35:410.25:460.55:157:28Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:304.96:320.16:470.55:157:28Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:485.21:305.27:260.07:520.55:157:29Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:495.22:325.58:23-0.28:590.35:147:29Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:525.23:355.89:20-0.410:050.15:147:30Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:585.24:386.210:18-0.711:08-0.25:147:30Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:025.35:386.511:15-0.95:147:30Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:025.46:346.712:07-0.412:11-1.05:147:31New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:005.47:296.81:04-0.61:06-1.15:147:31New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:585.48:246.71:59-0.82:01-1.05:147:32New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:565.49:186.52:52-0.82:54-0.95:147:32Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:525.310:116.23:43-0.73:46-0.65:147:32Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:485.211:025.94:33-0.54:39-0.35:147:33Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:435.111:535.65:24-0.35:340.15:147:33Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:385.16:150.06:320.45:157:33First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:425.21:305.17:060.17:300.65:157:34First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:315.02:215.17:560.28:260.75:157:34First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:194.83:115.28:430.39:210.75:157:34First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:094.74:015.39:290.310:130.75:157:34Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:594.64:485.410:140.311:020.65:167:35Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:484.65:335.610:580.211:490.45:167:35Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:364.66:165.711:400.25:167:35Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:204.76:575.712:330.312:220.15:167:35Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:034.77:365.81:150.21:020.15:177:35Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:444.78:135.71:550.11:430.15:177:35Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:244.78:495.72:340.12:240.15:187:35Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:034.79:255.63:130.03:060.15:187:35Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 90% 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 Gibbous (90% 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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