32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

75°
H -°
L 70°
NNE
5mph
High tide
5:54 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 11:59 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 29m at 5:54 am (5.2 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 - Dec 1866

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:285.43:365.19:330.69:550.47:085:17Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:215.54:265.110:280.510:420.37:095:17Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:095.65:135.111:180.411:260.27:105:17Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:535.75:565.112:040.37:105:17Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:345.86:385.112:070.212:480.37:115:17New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:135.87:185.012:460.11:290.27:125:17New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:515.87:575.01:230.12:080.27:135:17New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:285.78:344.92:000.22:450.37:145:17New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:025.69:104.82:360.23:210.37:145:17Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:355.59:454.73:120.23:570.47:155:18Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:085.410:224.73:500.34:340.47:165:18Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:445.311:044.74:310.45:160.47:165:18Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:275.211:544.85:190.56:020.47:175:18First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:195.16:140.66:550.37:185:19First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:524.91:175.07:180.57:510.17:185:19First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:535.22:195.08:240.48:49-0.27:195:19First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:585.43:255.19:310.29:48-0.47:205:20Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:045.84:315.210:360.010:47-0.77:205:20Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:086.15:335.311:37-0.311:45-1.07:215:20Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:066.46:315.412:34-0.67:215:21Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:026.67:285.512:40-1.21:29-0.87:225:21Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:576.68:245.51:35-1.32:22-0.97:225:22Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:516.59:205.52:28-1.33:14-0.97:235:22Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:446.310:155.43:21-1.14:04-0.87:235:23Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:366.011:115.24:14-0.84:54-0.57:245:23Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:285.65:08-0.55:46-0.37:245:24Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:075.112:205.26:04-0.16:39-0.17:255:25Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:035.01:124.97:040.27:330.17:255:25Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:574.92:034.78:040.48:250.27:255:26Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:514.92:554.59:010.59:150.27:255:27Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:455.03:474.49:560.510:050.27:265:27Waning Crescent31Mon
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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