32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

87°
H 92°
L 76°
SSE
7mph
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 6h 01m 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 1902

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:064.93:516.09:30-0.510:260.15:147:31Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:135.04:556.310:31-0.711:28-0.15:157:31Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:195.15:556.511:30-0.95:157:31Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:205.26:526.712:26-0.412:28-1.05:157:31New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:205.47:486.71:22-0.61:24-1.15:167:31New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:195.58:436.62:15-0.82:20-1.05:167:31New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:165.59:366.43:07-0.83:14-0.85:177:31Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:135.510:276.13:57-0.74:07-0.55:177:30Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:085.411:175.74:46-0.55:01-0.25:187:30Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:025.45:35-0.35:570.25:187:30First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:075.412:565.36:25-0.16:550.45:197:30First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:565.11:475.37:160.17:530.65:207:30First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:454.82:385.38:050.28:480.75:207:29First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:344.73:285.38:530.39:420.85:217:29Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:254.64:185.49:410.310:330.75:217:28Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:164.65:055.510:280.311:220.65:227:28Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:064.65:505.611:140.35:227:28Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:544.76:325.712:070.511:57 AM0.25:237:27Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:384.77:135.712:490.412:400.25:247:27Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:204.87:515.71:290.31:210.25:247:26Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:004.88:275.72:080.22:020.25:257:26Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:394.99:015.62:450.12:420.25:267:25Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:164.99:355.53:210.13:240.25:267:25Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:555.010:115.43:590.04:070.35:277:24Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:385.210:535.34:390.04:560.45:287:23Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:275.311:435.25:23-0.15:500.65:287:23Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:235.56:14-0.16:520.65:297:22Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:405.11:245.77:10-0.27:580.65:307:21Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:435.02:285.98:09-0.39:040.55:307:21Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:495.03:356.19:11-0.410:090.35:317:20Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:595.14:416.310:13-0.511:110.15:327:19Waning Crescent31Thu
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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