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 3h 27m 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 - Jan 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:435.38:474.42:130.03:020.27:225:24New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:195.29:244.32:490.13:370.37:225:25Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:535.110:004.23:250.24:110.47:225:25Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:274.910:374.24:030.34:460.47:225:26Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:014.711:184.34:430.45:230.47:225:27Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:414.65:300.66:060.47:225:28First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:054.412:274.46:250.76:540.37:235:28First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:594.61:214.37:280.77:480.17:235:29First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:584.82:214.28:350.68:450.07:235:30First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:025.13:284.29:430.59:45-0.37:235:31Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:095.44:364.310:480.210:46-0.57:225:32Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:135.75:384.511:48-0.111:45-0.97:225:33Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:136.06:374.712:44-0.57:225:34Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:096.27:334.912:42-1.11:38-0.77:225:35Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:046.38:295.11:38-1.32:30-0.97:225:35Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:586.39:255.22:33-1.43:19-0.97:225:36Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:506.110:205.23:26-1.34:08-0.97:215:37Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:415.811:165.24:20-1.04:57-0.87:215:38Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:325.45:16-0.75:47-0.67:215:39Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:125.112:245.06:14-0.36:39-0.37:215:40Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:095.11:164.67:160.07:32-0.17:205:41Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:055.02:094.38:180.28:250.07:205:42Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:025.03:034.19:180.49:190.17:195:43Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:585.03:594.010:150.410:120.17:195:44Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:525.04:534.011:080.311:020.17:195:45Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:405.15:424.111:560.211:500.07:185:46Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:245.26:274.212:400.17:175:47Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:055.27:094.312:33-0.11:210.17:175:48New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:445.27:484.41:14-0.21:590.07:165:49New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:215.28:264.41:53-0.22:340.07:165:49New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:565.19:004.42:30-0.23:070.07:155:50New Moon31Fri
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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