32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

86°
H -°
L 76°
S
8mph
Low tide
8:57 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 56m at 8:57 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:41 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jul 1901

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:054.67:385.81:180.21:050.05:147:31Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:464.78:165.81:590.11:48-0.15:157:31Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:284.88:545.82:390.02:32-0.15:157:31Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:104.99:345.73:19-0.13:18-0.15:167:31Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:565.010:165.64:01-0.24:050.05:167:31Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:455.111:035.54:44-0.34:570.15:177:31Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:395.311:565.35:32-0.35:550.35:177:31Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:385.46:24-0.46:590.45:187:30Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:545.21:395.67:20-0.48:050.45:187:30Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:565.02:425.88:18-0.59:110.35:197:30Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:004.93:476.09:18-0.510:160.25:197:30Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:074.94:506.210:18-0.611:170.05:207:29Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:115.05:486.311:17-0.75:207:29Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:105.16:426.412:14-0.212:13-0.75:217:29New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:055.27:336.41:07-0.31:07-0.75:217:28New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:595.28:216.21:57-0.41:59-0.65:227:28New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:505.39:076.02:44-0.42:49-0.45:237:28Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:405.29:515.83:29-0.33:36-0.15:237:27Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:285.210:335.54:11-0.14:230.25:247:27Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:155.111:155.24:520.15:100.55:247:26Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:025.15:330.36:000.85:257:26First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:495.06:150.56:531.05:267:25First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:444.71:375.06:590.67:461.15:267:25First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:324.62:265.17:450.68:401.15:277:24First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:224.53:175.28:330.69:331.15:287:23Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:154.54:095.39:220.610:250.95:287:23Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:094.54:595.510:130.511:140.85:297:22Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:014.65:455.711:030.35:307:21Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:504.86:295.912:010.511:52 AM0.25:307:21Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:354.97:106.012:450.312:400.05:317:20Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:195.17:516.11:280.11:27-0.15:327:19Full Moon31Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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