Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 1:20 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 7:17 am (5.2 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 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:584.910:094.53:390.04:070.07:145:52Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:324.710:454.54:160.24:390.17:135:53Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:064.411:224.54:540.45:130.27:135:54Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:434.25:380.65:510.37:125:55First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:044.512:274.06:290.86:370.47:115:55First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:534.51:183.87:280.97:290.37:105:56First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:494.62:173.88:310.98:280.37:105:57First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:524.73:233.89:360.79:310.17:095:58Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:005.04:304.010:380.510:33-0.27:085:59Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:045.35:304.311:350.111:33-0.67:076:00Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:005.76:244.712:27-0.27:066:01Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:525.97:155.012:29-0.91:16-0.67:056:02Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:426.18:075.31:23-1.22:04-0.97:046:03Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:316.18:595.62:16-1.42:50-1.17:036:04Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:206.09:515.73:08-1.33:36-1.17:026:05Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:085.710:445.74:00-1.14:22-1.07:016:05Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:595.311:405.64:54-0.85:11-0.87:006:06Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:524.95:53-0.46:03-0.56:596:07Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:395.412:494.56:55-0.17:00-0.26:586:08Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:415.31:504.28:000.28:010.16:576:09Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:455.12:534.19:050.49:050.26:566:10Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:505.13:584.110:060.410:070.26:556:11Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:515.14:574.211:020.311:050.16:546:11Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:435.25:484.411:520.211:560.06:536:12Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:285.26:334.612:370.16:526:13Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:085.37:144.812:42-0.11:170.06:516:14New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:455.37:524.91:24-0.21:54-0.16:496:15New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:205.28:295.02:04-0.12:28-0.16:486:15New Moon28Mon
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 10:18 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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