Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 37m at 10:12 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:44 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Mar 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:305.14:424.510:490.310:53-0.16:476:16Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:255.45:384.911:40-0.111:50-0.56:466:17Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:155.66:295.412:29-0.56:456:18New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:025.87:185.812:45-0.81:16-0.86:446:18New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:495.98:086.01:37-1.02:02-1.16:426:19New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:375.88:586.22:29-1.12:48-1.26:416:20New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:265.69:496.23:21-1.03:35-1.16:406:21Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:175.310:436.04:13-0.84:23-0.96:396:22Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:125.011:425.85:08-0.45:15-0.66:376:22Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:124.76:09-0.16:13-0.36:366:23First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:455.51:164.57:140.27:170.06:356:24First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:515.32:224.48:200.48:230.26:346:25First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:585.23:284.59:230.49:280.26:326:25Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:025.14:294.610:210.410:290.16:316:26Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:585.25:234.911:130.211:230.06:306:27Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:465.26:095.111:590.16:286:28Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:275.36:515.312:12-0.112:400.06:276:28Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:045.37:305.512:57-0.21:17-0.16:266:29Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:405.28:065.51:39-0.21:52-0.16:256:30Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:155.18:415.52:18-0.12:240.06:236:30Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:495.09:145.42:550.02:540.16:226:31Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:234.89:455.33:310.13:240.26:216:32Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:564.610:165.24:070.33:550.36:196:33Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:304.410:515.14:450.54:310.56:186:33Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:104.311:345.05:270.75:130.66:176:34Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri11:574.26:170.96:040.76:156:35Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:284.912:544.27:140.97:070.76:146:35Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:324.91:574.48:140.88:140.66:136:36Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:405.03:044.69:130.69:230.46:116:37Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:475.24:115.010:110.310:280.16:106:38Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:485.55:115.511:05-0.111:29-0.36:096:38Waning Crescent31Wed
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 1:28 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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