Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:13 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 33m at 7:49 pm (6.6 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 - Jan 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:385.75:15-0.65:57-0.47:225:24Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:185.112:345.46:16-0.36:53-0.37:225:24Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:185.11:295.07:20-0.17:48-0.27:225:25Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:175.12:244.78:240.18:42-0.27:225:26Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:165.23:194.59:260.29:35-0.17:225:27Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:125.34:154.410:250.210:27-0.17:225:27Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:055.45:074.311:190.111:16-0.17:225:28Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:535.45:544.312:080.17:235:29Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:365.46:384.412:02-0.112:530.07:235:30New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:175.47:204.412:46-0.21:360.07:235:31New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:575.48:004.41:27-0.22:150.07:225:32New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:355.38:394.42:06-0.12:520.17:225:32New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:115.29:174.32:43-0.13:270.17:225:33Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:455.09:524.33:190.04:000.27:225:34Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:184.810:284.33:550.24:330.37:225:35Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:514.711:064.34:340.35:090.37:225:36Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:284.511:494.45:180.55:490.37:225:37First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:114.36:100.66:350.27:215:38First Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:404.51:024.27:100.77:270.17:215:39First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:374.72:014.18:160.78:240.07:215:40First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:404.93:074.19:230.59:25-0.27:205:41Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:485.24:174.210:290.310:27-0.57:205:42Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:555.55:224.411:31-0.111:28-0.87:205:42Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:565.96:214.712:27-0.47:195:43Full Moon24Sat
25Sun6:536.17:174.912:26-1.11:21-0.77:195:44Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:476.38:125.11:22-1.32:12-0.97:185:45Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:406.39:075.32:17-1.53:01-1.07:185:46Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:326.110:025.33:10-1.43:49-1.07:175:47Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:225.910:565.34:04-1.24:37-0.97:175:48Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:135.511:525.34:58-0.95:26-0.77:165:49Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:045.05:56-0.56:18-0.57:155:50Third Quarter31Sat
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 11:01 pm — 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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