Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 28m at 11:03 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:43 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:246.26:436.612:120.312:280.16:136:05New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:136.47:286.412:590.21:200.16:146:03New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:006.58:116.21:430.12:090.26:146:02New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:456.58:536.02:250.22:560.36:156:01New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:286.49:345.73:040.43:410.66:166:00Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:106.210:165.43:420.64:260.96:175:58Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:536.011:005.14:200.95:121.26:175:57Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:395.811:474.95:001.26:001.56:185:56First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:295.65:441.46:531.76:195:54First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:394.81:225.56:361.67:481.86:195:53First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:344.82:175.57:331.68:411.76:205:52First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:304.83:125.58:311.69:311.66:215:51First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:255.04:045.79:281.510:191.46:225:49Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:195.24:525.810:231.211:031.16:225:48Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:075.55:365.911:141.011:440.86:235:47Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:515.86:166.012:030.86:245:46Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:326.16:556.012:250.612:500.66:255:45Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:126.47:356.01:050.31:370.56:255:43Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:546.68:175.81:470.22:240.46:265:42Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:386.79:025.72:290.13:120.56:275:41Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:266.79:525.53:150.14:030.66:285:40Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:196.610:485.34:030.24:570.86:295:39Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:206.411:545.14:560.45:571.06:295:38Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:286.35:570.67:021.16:305:37Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:045.11:376.27:050.78:081.06:315:36Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:135.22:436.18:140.79:090.96:325:35Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:205.43:466.19:200.610:060.76:335:34Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:225.74:436.110:230.510:590.46:335:33Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:186.15:336.111:210.311:460.36:345:32Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:076.36:186.012:140.36:355:31New Moon30Wed
31Thu6:526.57:015.912:310.21:030.26:365:30New Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8665530)

Common Questions About Charleston, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Charleston, SC today?

Slack tide in Charleston, SC is approximately 1:53 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Charleston, SC?

Charleston, SC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 Waxing Gibbous (73% 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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