32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

69°
H 78°
L 63°
NNE
9mph
Low tide
11:01 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 22m at 11:01 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:28 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Aug 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:544.87:346.01:070.512:590.06:338:18Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:425.08:186.21:530.21:50-0.26:348:17Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:305.39:026.22:38-0.12:41-0.36:348:16Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:195.59:476.23:23-0.33:31-0.36:358:15Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:095.710:346.14:07-0.44:23-0.36:368:14Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:015.811:235.94:52-0.55:15-0.16:368:14Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:565.95:39-0.56:110.26:378:13Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:155.612:546.06:30-0.47:130.46:388:12Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:135.31:556.07:25-0.38:180.66:388:11Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:135.12:586.08:24-0.19:240.76:398:10Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:164.94:026.09:250.010:280.76:408:09Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:204.95:056.010:260.011:290.66:408:08Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:244.96:046.111:270.06:418:07Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:225.16:556.112:240.512:230.06:428:06Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:155.27:416.11:150.41:160.06:428:05New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:035.48:246.12:020.32:050.06:438:04New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:485.49:036.02:450.32:510.16:448:02New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:325.59:415.83:240.33:350.36:458:01New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:135.510:185.64:010.34:170.56:458:00Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:535.410:555.44:350.54:570.76:467:59Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:335.411:325.15:070.65:371.06:477:58Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:135.35:400.86:201.26:477:57Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:114.912:565.26:160.97:081.46:487:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:554.81:435.26:581.08:011.56:497:54First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:434.62:345.37:481.08:571.56:497:53First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:354.63:295.48:431.09:531.56:507:52First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:314.64:265.59:410.910:491.36:517:51Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:314.85:235.810:410.711:421.06:517:49Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:305.06:156.111:400.56:527:48Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:255.47:036.312:320.612:360.26:527:47Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:165.77:506.51:200.31:300.06:537:46Full Moon31Mon
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 18% 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 Waning Crescent (18% 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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