32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

78°
H -°
L 73°
WNW
3mph
Low tide
8:18 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 51m at 8:18 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:05 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:06 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Dec 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:556.48:075.21:31-0.42:26-0.17:085:17New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:456.58:595.22:20-0.53:15-0.27:095:17Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:396.49:555.13:10-0.44:06-0.17:105:17Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:366.210:555.04:03-0.35:000.07:115:17Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:376.05:01-0.15:570.17:125:17Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:005.012:395.86:040.16:570.17:125:17First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:065.01:405.67:120.37:560.17:135:17First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:115.22:405.48:200.38:530.07:145:17First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:135.43:385.39:250.39:47-0.17:155:17Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:125.64:335.210:260.210:38-0.27:155:18Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:065.85:245.111:230.111:27-0.37:165:18Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:556.06:115.012:140.07:175:18Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:396.06:555.012:13-0.31:020.07:185:18Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:206.07:374.912:56-0.31:470.07:185:19Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:005.98:194.81:38-0.22:290.17:195:19Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:395.89:004.62:19-0.13:080.27:195:19Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:175.69:414.52:580.03:460.47:205:20Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:555.410:214.43:360.24:220.57:215:20Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:335.211:034.34:140.44:580.77:215:21Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:135.011:484.24:550.55:370.87:225:21Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:554.85:410.76:190.87:225:22Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:354.212:414.76:340.87:050.77:235:22Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:264.31:314.67:330.97:540.67:235:23Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:184.52:234.58:330.88:450.47:245:23Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:144.83:194.59:340.69:380.27:245:24Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:115.14:184.510:340.410:32-0.17:245:24Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:065.55:144.711:310.111:26-0.47:255:25Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:595.86:084.812:25-0.27:255:26New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:506.17:014.912:20-0.71:17-0.57:255:26New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:436.37:545.01:13-0.92:09-0.77:265:27New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:366.38:515.02:06-1.03:00-0.87:265:28New Moon31Tue
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 58% 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 First Quarter (58% 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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