32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

78°
H 86°
L 75°
ENE
11mph
Low tide
12:12 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 12:12 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:40 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Aug 1890

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:535.58:336.72:00-0.52:03-0.85:337:18Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:525.69:276.62:52-0.62:59-0.75:347:17Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:515.710:216.43:42-0.73:54-0.55:347:16Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:485.811:136.14:31-0.64:51-0.25:357:15Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:455.85:22-0.45:490.25:367:14Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:065.712:415.86:13-0.26:510.55:367:13Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:585.31:365.77:060.07:520.75:377:12Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:515.02:305.77:580.28:520.85:387:12Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:434.83:235.78:500.39:490.95:387:11Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:374.74:155.79:420.410:420.95:397:10Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:304.75:045.710:320.411:310.85:407:09Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:204.85:495.811:200.45:407:08Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:074.86:315.912:160.812:060.45:417:07New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:514.97:115.912:580.712:490.45:427:05New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:335.07:495.91:370.71:310.45:427:04New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:145.08:255.82:130.62:110.45:437:03New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:525.08:595.72:470.62:490.55:447:02New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:285.19:315.63:180.63:280.65:457:01Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:015.110:045.43:500.64:080.85:457:00Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:365.210:405.34:240.64:520.95:466:59Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:165.311:245.15:020.65:421.05:476:58First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:055.55:470.66:391.15:476:57First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:155.01:035.66:400.57:421.15:486:55First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:135.02:075.87:390.58:471.05:496:54First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:174.93:156.08:420.49:510.85:496:53Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:275.04:256.39:480.210:530.55:506:52Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:375.25:286.610:530.011:510.25:516:51Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:415.56:266.811:55-0.35:516:49Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:405.87:206.912:45-0.112:53-0.45:526:48Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:376.18:136.91:37-0.31:50-0.55:526:47Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:336.39:046.72:27-0.52:44-0.45:536:45Full Moon31Sun
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 8% 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 Waning Crescent (8% 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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