32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

83°
H 86°
L 69°
NE
10mph
Low tide
6:47 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 54m at 6:47 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:34 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Aug 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:265.17:556.41:290.01:27-0.45:377:22New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:205.28:436.22:18-0.12:20-0.35:377:21New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:125.39:296.03:04-0.13:10-0.15:387:20Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:025.310:125.73:480.03:580.15:397:19Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:495.310:535.44:290.24:460.55:397:19Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:365.311:355.15:090.45:360.85:407:18Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:235.25:500.66:281.15:417:17First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:194.81:115.26:320.77:221.25:417:16First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:064.61:595.27:160.98:171.35:427:15First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:564.52:495.28:040.99:111.35:437:14First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:484.43:425.38:530.910:051.35:437:13Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:434.44:355.59:450.910:551.15:447:12Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:384.55:255.610:370.811:421.05:457:11Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:284.66:105.811:270.65:457:10Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:144.86:516.012:260.812:150.45:467:09Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:585.07:316.11:080.61:020.35:477:08Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:405.28:106.11:480.41:480.25:487:07Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:225.48:496.02:280.22:340.15:487:05Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:065.69:295.93:080.03:210.25:497:04Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:525.810:125.73:49-0.14:100.35:507:03Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:415.911:005.54:32-0.15:040.55:507:02Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:366.011:555.25:190.06:030.85:517:01Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:366.06:120.17:090.95:527:00Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:565.01:416.07:120.28:171.05:526:59Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:024.92:496.18:150.29:230.95:536:57Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:114.83:576.29:190.210:270.85:546:56Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:205.05:016.310:230.211:250.65:546:55Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:235.25:576.411:240.15:556:54Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:195.46:476.412:180.412:200.05:566:52New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:105.67:336.41:070.31:120.05:566:51New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:595.78:156.21:520.22:020.15:576:50New 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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