Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 17m at 4:33 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:51 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Oct 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:456.09:535.83:320.64:040.67:137:05Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:216.110:315.74:090.54:470.77:147:04Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:016.111:145.64:490.55:330.97:147:03Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:486.15:340.66:251.07:157:01Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:045.412:456.16:250.77:241.17:167:00First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:045.41:526.17:250.78:281.07:166:59First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:115.43:016.28:310.79:320.97:176:57First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:215.54:096.39:390.610:340.77:186:56Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:305.75:156.510:460.411:320.47:186:55Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:366.06:146.611:500.27:196:54Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:356.47:086.712:270.112:490.07:206:52Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:296.67:586.71:19-0.11:45-0.17:216:51Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:206.88:466.62:08-0.32:38-0.17:216:50Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:106.99:346.42:55-0.33:280.07:226:49Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:586.810:216.13:41-0.14:170.27:236:47Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:446.611:085.84:250.15:050.57:246:46Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:316.311:555.55:090.45:530.87:246:45Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:186.15:530.76:431.27:256:44Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:455.21:075.86:411.07:361.47:266:43Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:375.11:585.77:331.38:301.57:276:42Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:315.02:515.68:281.49:231.67:276:41Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:255.03:435.59:241.410:131.57:286:39Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:185.14:355.610:181.311:001.37:296:38Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:115.35:255.711:111.211:441.27:306:37Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:005.56:115.812:011.07:316:36Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:445.86:545.812:250.912:480.87:316:35Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:256.07:335.91:050.71:330.67:326:34New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:046.28:115.91:430.52:170.57:336:33New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:426.38:505.82:220.43:010.47:346:32New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:206.49:305.73:030.33:450.47:356:31New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:016.410:135.63:450.24:310.47:366:30Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 7:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 Waxing Crescent (11% 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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