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 2h 28m 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 - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:485.212:574.66:57-0.17:11-0.27:155:51Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:455.11:514.37:590.28:060.07:145:52Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:435.02:474.19:000.39:010.17:135:53Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:414.93:444.09:590.49:570.27:135:54Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:385.04:414.010:540.310:500.17:125:55Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:295.05:324.111:430.311:400.17:115:56Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:145.16:174.312:280.27:105:57Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:565.27:004.412:25-0.11:100.17:095:58New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:355.27:394.51:06-0.11:480.07:095:58New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:125.28:174.61:46-0.22:230.07:085:59New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:465.18:524.62:23-0.22:560.07:076:00New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:185.09:244.62:59-0.13:270.07:066:01Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:474.89:554.73:340.03:580.07:056:02Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:174.610:294.74:120.14:320.07:046:03Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:504.511:094.84:540.35:100.07:036:04Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:324.311:594.95:430.45:550.17:026:05First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:254.16:410.66:500.17:016:06First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:584.91:284.07:480.67:520.07:006:06First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:065.02:404.08:580.68:59-0.16:596:07First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:225.23:564.210:070.310:07-0.46:586:08Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:365.55:074.511:100.011:13-0.76:576:09Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:415.86:074.912:07-0.46:566:10Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:386.17:035.312:13-1.01:00-0.76:556:11Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:316.27:575.61:10-1.31:50-1.06:546:12Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:216.28:495.82:04-1.42:37-1.16:536:12Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:106.09:405.82:56-1.33:23-1.16:516:13Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:575.710:305.83:47-1.14:08-0.96:506:14Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:445.311:215.64:39-0.74:53-0.66:496:15Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:324.95:32-0.35:40-0.26:486:16Waning Gibbous29Sun
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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