Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 2:17 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 43m at 8:14 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jan 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:374.82:024.68:100.58:31-0.17:225:24First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:425.13:084.69:180.49:30-0.37:225:24Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:495.44:164.610:260.110:30-0.67:225:25Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:555.85:204.711:29-0.211:29-0.97:225:26Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:566.16:204.912:27-0.57:225:27Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:536.37:175.012:26-1.11:23-0.77:225:28Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:496.48:145.11:22-1.32:16-0.87:225:28Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:446.49:105.12:17-1.33:07-0.97:235:29Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:376.210:065.13:10-1.23:57-0.87:235:30Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:295.911:005.04:03-1.04:46-0.67:235:31Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:205.511:564.94:57-0.65:36-0.47:225:32Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:105.15:53-0.36:27-0.27:225:33Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:514.91:004.86:530.17:190.07:225:33Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:454.81:504.57:530.38:090.17:225:34Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:394.82:414.38:510.48:590.27:225:35Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:324.83:334.19:480.59:480.27:225:36Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:244.94:264.110:410.410:370.27:215:37Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:135.05:164.211:300.311:230.17:215:38Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:595.26:024.212:150.27:215:39Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:415.26:454.312:060.012:580.17:215:40New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:215.37:254.412:48-0.11:370.07:205:41New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:595.38:034.41:27-0.22:150.07:205:42New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:355.38:394.42:06-0.32:50-0.17:195:43New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:085.29:134.42:44-0.33:24-0.17:195:44Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:405.19:484.53:22-0.23:59-0.17:195:45Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:135.010:274.64:03-0.24:37-0.17:185:46Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:514.811:124.74:480.05:18-0.27:185:46Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:374.65:400.16:06-0.27:175:47First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:064.812:324.56:410.37:01-0.27:165:48First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:085.01:344.37:490.38:01-0.37:165:49First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:155.12:444.29:000.39:05-0.47:155:50First Quarter31Fri
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 11:15 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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