32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

78°
H -°
L 73°
NE
6mph
High tide
6:09 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 12:12 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 45m at 6:09 am (5.5 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 1891

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:024.75:396.011:030.05:337:18Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:544.86:256.012:040.511:54 AM0.05:337:17Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:424.87:085.912:510.412:420.15:347:16New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:274.97:495.91:350.41:280.25:357:15New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:114.98:285.82:160.42:110.35:357:15New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:544.99:055.72:540.52:510.45:367:14New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:354.99:415.53:290.63:310.65:377:13Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:154.910:165.34:010.64:100.85:387:12Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:544.910:525.14:330.74:511.05:387:11Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:334.911:304.95:060.85:361.25:397:10Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:155.05:430.86:271.35:407:09First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:134.71:015.16:260.87:231.35:407:08First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:014.61:525.27:160.88:221.35:417:07First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:554.62:495.48:110.79:221.25:427:06First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:544.63:515.79:100.510:221.05:427:05Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:584.74:526.010:110.311:190.75:437:04Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:004.95:496.311:120.15:447:03Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:595.26:426.612:130.312:11-0.25:447:01Full Moon18Tue
19Wed6:545.57:346.71:050.01:07-0.45:457:00Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:505.88:266.71:55-0.32:03-0.55:466:59Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:466.09:186.62:44-0.52:57-0.55:466:58Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:426.210:096.43:32-0.63:52-0.35:476:57Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:386.211:026.14:20-0.54:480.05:486:56Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:356.211:575.75:10-0.35:470.35:486:54Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:346.26:02-0.16:500.65:496:53Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:535.41:326.16:580.17:540.85:506:52Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:515.12:316.07:550.38:560.95:506:51Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:494.93:306.08:530.59:561.05:516:50Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:484.94:265.99:500.510:511.05:526:48Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:444.95:176.010:440.611:400.95:526:47Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:355.16:026.011:350.55:536:46Waning Crescent31Mon
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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