32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

79°
H -°
L 76°
SW
3mph
Low tide
10:04 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 24m at 10:04 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:53 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (35% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Feb 1896

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:125.99:435.43:00-1.33:32-1.07:145:52Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:005.710:365.53:52-1.14:17-1.07:145:53Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:505.411:315.54:46-0.95:05-0.97:135:54Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:435.05:44-0.55:57-0.67:125:54Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:315.412:404.66:46-0.26:54-0.47:115:55Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:335.31:414.37:520.17:55-0.27:115:56Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:385.22:454.18:580.28:580.07:105:57Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:455.13:514.010:010.310:010.07:095:58Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:485.24:534.110:590.211:00-0.17:085:59Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:425.25:464.311:510.111:54-0.27:076:00Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:295.36:334.512:38-0.17:066:01New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:105.37:164.712:42-0.31:20-0.17:066:02New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:495.37:564.81:26-0.31:59-0.27:056:03New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:255.28:334.82:06-0.32:34-0.27:046:04New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:595.19:094.92:44-0.23:06-0.27:036:04New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:324.99:424.83:20-0.13:37-0.17:026:05Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:044.710:154.83:550.14:070.07:016:06Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:364.410:484.84:310.34:390.17:006:07Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:104.211:264.75:110.55:150.36:596:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:504.05:570.75:590.36:586:09First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:134.712:403.96:530.96:520.46:566:10First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:094.71:403.87:550.97:540.46:556:10First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:144.82:473.99:010.88:590.26:546:11First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:255.03:584.110:050.610:05-0.16:536:12Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:335.35:024.511:030.311:08-0.46:526:13Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:335.65:594.911:57-0.26:516:14Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:255.96:515.412:06-0.812:46-0.66:506:15Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:156.07:425.71:01-1.11:34-0.96:486:15Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:036.18:336.01:54-1.32:20-1.16:476:16Full Moon29Sat
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 35% 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 Third Quarter (35% 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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