32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

78°
H -°
L 74°
SSW
2mph
High tide
8:59 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:14 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 8:59 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jan 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:045.67:094.712:29-0.21:190.07:225:24New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:435.67:494.71:12-0.42:00-0.27:225:24New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:215.78:294.81:56-0.52:41-0.37:225:25New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:595.69:114.92:40-0.63:21-0.47:225:26Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:395.69:565.03:25-0.54:03-0.57:225:27Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:235.410:455.04:13-0.44:48-0.57:225:27Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:115.211:415.15:05-0.35:37-0.57:235:28Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:075.06:05-0.16:32-0.57:235:29First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:435.21:084.87:100.17:31-0.57:235:30First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:495.32:144.68:190.18:32-0.57:235:31First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:575.43:224.59:270.09:34-0.67:235:32Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:055.54:304.610:32-0.110:36-0.77:225:32Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:095.75:324.711:32-0.311:34-0.97:225:33Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:065.96:274.912:27-0.57:225:34Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:575.97:195.012:29-1.01:17-0.67:225:35Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:455.98:075.11:21-1.02:05-0.77:225:36Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:305.88:545.12:10-1.02:49-0.77:225:37Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:125.69:395.02:56-0.83:30-0.57:215:38Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:525.310:224.93:40-0.64:09-0.47:215:39Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:305.011:054.84:23-0.34:46-0.17:215:40Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:104.711:494.65:070.15:240.17:205:41Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:524.55:540.46:040.37:205:42Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:364.512:384.26:460.66:490.47:205:43Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:264.51:294.17:400.77:380.47:195:44Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:194.52:224.08:370.88:300.47:195:44Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:154.63:194.09:330.79:250.37:185:45Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:124.74:174.010:280.510:200.17:185:46Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:054.95:114.211:180.311:13-0.17:175:47Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:535.25:594.512:050.07:175:48Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:375.46:434.712:03-0.412:50-0.37:165:49New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:185.67:274.912:51-0.61:32-0.57:155:50New Moon31Fri
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 100% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (100% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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