32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

80°
H -°
L 75°
E
0mph
Low tide
5:56 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 37m at 5:56 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:09 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Oct 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:464.72:325.57:451.68:551.86:136:06First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:424.83:275.68:431.59:461.66:136:04Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:384.94:205.79:401.410:341.46:146:03Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:315.25:075.910:351.211:181.16:156:02Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:205.55:506.111:260.96:156:00Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:045.86:306.212:000.812:150.76:165:59Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:456.17:096.212:410.51:020.56:175:58Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:266.47:506.11:210.31:500.46:185:56Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:096.68:326.02:030.12:380.46:185:55Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:546.79:185.82:460.13:270.56:195:54Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:446.710:095.53:310.14:180.76:205:53Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:396.611:075.34:200.25:150.96:205:51Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:416.45:150.46:171.16:215:50Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:135.212:506.36:170.67:241.26:225:49Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:245.12:006.27:250.88:301.16:235:48Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:335.23:066.28:340.79:311.06:235:47Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:395.44:086.29:400.610:270.86:245:45Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:415.75:036.210:410.511:190.66:255:44Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:346.15:516.211:370.46:265:43Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:236.36:356.112:050.412:280.36:265:42New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:076.57:156.012:480.31:170.36:275:41New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:496.57:555.81:280.32:020.46:285:40New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:296.48:345.62:070.42:460.66:295:39New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:086.39:135.42:430.63:270.86:305:38Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:466.19:535.13:180.84:081.06:305:36Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:265.910:354.93:541.04:491.36:315:35Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:085.711:204.84:311.25:331.56:325:34Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:565.55:121.46:221.76:335:33First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:104.712:495.46:021.57:141.76:345:32First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:054.61:435.47:001.68:071.66:355:31First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:004.72:375.48:011.58:571.56:355:30First Quarter31Tue
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 68% 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 (68% 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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