32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

81°
H -°
L 75°
S
8mph
High tide
8:24 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:37 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 8:24 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Dec 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:126.05:49-0.16:330.07:045:13Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:555.41:125.76:530.17:320.17:055:13Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:565.52:095.57:580.38:290.17:055:13Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:565.63:065.39:010.39:230.17:065:13Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:545.74:015.110:010.310:160.07:075:13Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:485.84:535.110:560.211:050.07:085:13Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:375.95:405.011:470.211:510.07:095:13Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:216.06:245.012:340.17:095:13New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:026.07:065.012:34-0.11:180.17:105:13New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:415.97:465.01:150.01:590.17:115:13New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:205.88:264.91:540.02:380.17:125:14New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:575.69:054.82:310.13:150.27:125:14Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:335.59:424.73:070.23:500.37:135:14Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:075.310:204.63:430.44:250.47:145:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:425.110:584.64:210.55:020.57:145:15Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:205.011:414.65:020.65:420.57:155:15First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:024.85:510.76:280.57:165:15First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:304.712:514.76:480.87:190.47:165:16First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:244.81:464.67:500.88:120.27:175:16First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:225.02:464.68:540.79:090.07:175:17Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:245.33:504.79:580.410:07-0.37:185:17Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:275.74:534.911:000.111:05-0.67:185:18Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:276.05:525.111:58-0.27:195:18Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:236.36:485.212:02-0.912:53-0.57:195:19Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:176.57:445.412:57-1.21:46-0.87:205:19Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:126.58:405.51:51-1.32:38-0.97:205:20Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:066.49:375.52:45-1.33:29-1.07:205:21Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:006.210:355.43:39-1.24:19-0.97:215:21Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:545.911:335.44:34-0.95:11-0.77:215:22Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:495.65:32-0.66:05-0.57:215:23Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:325.312:445.26:33-0.26:59-0.37:225:23Third Quarter31Fri
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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