32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

83°
H 88°
L 69°
ENE
15mph
Low tide
5:59 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 52m at 5:59 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:49 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Aug 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:125.15:570.56:371.35:377:22Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:234.61:035.36:450.57:391.35:387:21Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:174.52:015.57:400.48:431.25:387:20Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:184.43:045.78:390.39:481.05:397:19Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:254.54:125.99:420.110:500.75:407:18Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:344.75:156.210:45-0.111:490.45:407:17Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:395.06:146.511:46-0.45:417:16New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:385.37:086.712:430.112:45-0.65:427:15New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:365.68:016.71:35-0.31:42-0.75:427:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:335.88:536.62:25-0.52:37-0.75:437:13New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:296.09:446.43:13-0.63:32-0.55:447:12Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:246.110:356.04:00-0.54:26-0.35:447:11Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:206.111:265.64:48-0.45:230.15:457:10Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:166.15:37-0.16:230.55:467:09First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:195.21:126.06:300.17:240.75:477:08First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:134.92:085.87:250.48:250.95:477:07First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:084.73:055.78:210.69:231.05:487:06First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:044.64:015.79:170.710:181.05:497:05Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:004.64:535.710:120.711:091.05:497:04Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:544.75:405.811:040.711:550.95:507:03Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:434.96:225.811:510.75:517:01Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:275.07:025.912:380.812:350.65:517:00Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:095.17:395.81:170.71:170.65:526:59Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:495.28:145.71:530.61:560.75:536:58Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:265.38:485.62:260.62:340.75:536:57Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:015.39:195.42:580.63:110.95:546:56Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:335.49:495.23:290.63:491.05:556:54Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:075.510:215.04:020.64:301.25:556:53Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:455.511:004.94:380.75:161.35:566:52Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:325.611:494.85:210.76:101.45:576:51Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:285.76:120.77:131.55:576:49Third Quarter31Fri
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 21% 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 (21% 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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