32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

81°
H -°
L 76°
ESE
2mph
Low tide
6:49 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 6:49 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:10 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Aug 1909

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:585.07:376.41:130.11:07-0.35:337:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:505.28:276.52:02-0.22:01-0.55:337:17Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:455.49:186.42:50-0.42:54-0.55:347:17Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:405.610:096.33:37-0.53:47-0.45:357:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:365.711:016.04:25-0.54:43-0.25:357:15Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:345.811:565.75:15-0.55:420.15:367:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:335.96:08-0.46:460.35:377:13Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:525.41:335.97:03-0.27:510.55:377:12Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:505.22:326.07:59-0.18:550.65:387:11Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:495.03:326.08:560.09:570.65:397:10Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:494.94:306.09:530.110:550.65:397:09Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:474.95:246.110:480.111:480.55:407:08Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:414.96:126.111:410.15:417:07Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:305.06:566.112:360.512:310.15:417:06New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:165.17:376.01:210.51:170.25:427:05New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:005.18:165.92:030.52:010.35:437:04New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:425.18:535.82:410.52:420.45:437:03New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:235.19:305.63:160.63:220.65:447:02Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:025.110:055.43:480.74:010.85:457:01Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:415.110:415.24:200.84:411.05:467:00Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:205.111:195.04:520.85:251.25:466:58Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:015.15:280.96:141.45:476:57First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:014.812:475.26:100.97:091.55:486:56First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:494.71:375.37:000.98:071.45:486:55First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:424.62:335.57:550.99:061.35:496:54First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:404.73:355.78:540.710:051.15:506:52Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:424.84:366.09:550.511:020.85:506:51Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:455.05:326.310:560.311:550.55:516:50Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:435.36:256.611:550.05:516:49Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:375.77:156.712:460.112:51-0.35:526:48Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:316.08:066.81:35-0.21:46-0.45:536:46Full Moon31Tue
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 58% 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 (58% 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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