32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

89°
H 94°
L 76°
S
8mph
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 6h 12m 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 - Sep 1896

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:284.52:045.57:351.08:421.75:546:44Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:274.53:055.78:350.99:411.55:556:42Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:304.74:075.99:370.710:371.25:556:41Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:325.05:036.210:370.411:290.85:566:40Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:285.45:546.511:350.15:576:38Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:215.86:436.612:180.412:30-0.15:576:37New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:126.27:316.71:050.01:24-0.35:586:36New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:036.58:196.61:52-0.22:18-0.35:596:34New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:566.79:096.32:38-0.43:11-0.25:596:33Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:506.710:016.03:25-0.34:050.06:006:32Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:466.710:555.74:13-0.25:010.36:016:30Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:466.511:545.45:050.16:010.76:016:29First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:496.36:020.47:050.96:026:28First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:565.11:526.27:040.78:091.16:036:26First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:005.02:556.18:090.89:111.16:036:25First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:025.03:556.09:130.910:081.16:046:24Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:035.14:506.010:130.910:591.06:046:22Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:595.35:376.111:070.811:450.96:056:21Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:475.56:186.111:570.86:066:20Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:305.76:566.012:270.712:420.76:066:18Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:105.97:325.91:060.71:250.86:076:17Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:485.98:085.81:410.72:050.86:086:15Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:246.08:435.62:150.72:431.06:086:14Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:585.99:185.42:470.83:201.16:096:13Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:315.99:525.13:190.93:561.36:106:11Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:055.810:274.93:521.04:341.56:106:10Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:435.711:064.84:281.15:161.76:116:09Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:295.711:544.75:111.26:071.86:126:07Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:245.76:031.37:051.86:126:06Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:524.71:255.77:031.28:051.76:136:05Third Quarter30Wed
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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