32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

78°
H 87°
L 76°
NNE
6mph
Low tide
1:09 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 01m at 1:09 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:31 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Aug 1888

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:254.63:005.28:310.69:261.25:337:17Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:174.53:515.39:190.610:181.15:347:16Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:114.54:425.510:080.511:080.95:357:16Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:034.65:295.710:570.411:550.85:357:15Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:514.76:145.911:460.25:367:14Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:364.96:566.012:390.612:330.15:377:13New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:205.07:376.11:210.41:19-0.15:377:12New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:035.18:186.22:030.22:06-0.15:387:11New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:485.39:016.22:450.02:54-0.25:397:10Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:355.49:466.13:28-0.13:43-0.15:397:09Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:245.610:345.94:12-0.14:340.05:407:08Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:185.711:265.74:58-0.25:300.25:417:07Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:175.85:49-0.16:310.45:417:06First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:235.51:185.96:45-0.17:360.55:427:05First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:235.32:216.07:450.08:410.55:437:04First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:275.23:256.18:460.09:440.45:437:03Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:325.14:286.39:470.010:450.35:447:02Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:365.25:276.410:48-0.111:410.25:457:01Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:365.36:196.511:45-0.15:466:59Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:295.57:086.512:340.112:39-0.15:466:58Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:205.67:546.41:220.01:29-0.15:476:57Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:085.68:386.22:080.02:170.15:486:56Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:545.69:196.02:510.13:030.35:486:55Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:375.69:595.73:310.23:460.55:496:54Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:205.510:395.54:090.44:290.85:506:52Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:025.411:215.24:470.65:131.15:506:51Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:465.45:250.86:001.35:516:50Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:055.012:325.36:070.96:521.55:516:49Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:534.81:215.36:531.07:461.65:526:47Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:434.72:125.47:431.18:411.65:536:46Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:364.73:065.58:351.09:351.55:536:45Waning Crescent31Fri
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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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