Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 15m at 2:13 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:14 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Oct 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:066.28:285.92:030.52:290.66:136:05Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:446.39:065.72:410.43:130.76:146:04Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:256.39:485.53:210.43:590.86:146:03Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:126.410:365.34:040.44:501.06:156:01Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:066.311:345.24:530.55:471.26:166:00Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:096.25:490.66:521.36:165:59Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:425.11:196.26:530.77:591.26:175:57Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:545.12:306.28:020.79:041.16:185:56Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:055.33:386.39:100.610:050.86:185:55Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:125.64:406.410:150.411:010.66:195:54Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:136.05:356.511:160.211:520.36:205:52Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:076.36:256.512:120.16:215:51New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:566.67:116.412:400.11:050.06:215:50New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:446.77:556.21:250.11:550.16:225:49New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:296.78:386.02:080.12:430.26:235:47New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:136.69:205.72:490.33:290.56:245:46Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:576.410:035.43:290.54:140.86:245:45Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:406.110:485.14:080.84:591.16:255:44Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:265.911:354.94:481.15:471.46:265:43Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:165.75:321.46:391.66:275:42First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:274.81:085.56:231.67:331.76:275:40First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:224.82:025.57:211.68:261.76:285:39First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:174.82:565.58:191.69:161.56:295:38First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:124.93:485.59:161.510:031.36:305:37Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:065.24:375.710:111.310:471.16:315:36Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:555.55:225.811:021.111:290.86:315:35Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:395.86:035.811:510.86:325:34Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:206.16:425.812:090.612:380.76:335:33Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:006.37:215.812:490.31:240.56:345:32Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:406.58:025.71:310.22:110.46:355:31Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:236.68:475.52:140.12:580.46:365:30Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 5:13 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 2% 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 (2% 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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