Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 10:12 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 29m at 3:54 am (4.7 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 - Aug 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:335.310:415.64:220.04:320.26:338:18Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:185.211:205.45:000.25:160.56:338:17Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:015.25:370.36:010.76:348:17Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:005.112:455.16:130.56:481.06:358:16Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:414.91:315.16:520.77:391.26:358:15First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:264.72:195.17:340.88:321.36:368:14First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:154.53:095.18:210.99:271.46:378:13First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:064.44:015.29:110.810:221.36:388:12First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:004.44:565.410:050.811:151.26:388:11Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:564.55:485.611:000.66:398:10Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:514.66:375.812:061.011:54 AM0.46:408:09Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:424.97:216.012:530.712:460.26:408:08Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:295.18:046.21:380.41:370.06:418:07Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:155.48:466.22:220.12:26-0.16:428:06Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:025.69:306.23:05-0.13:16-0.26:428:05Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:505.910:156.13:49-0.34:06-0.16:438:04Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:406.011:025.94:33-0.44:580.06:448:03Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:336.111:535.65:18-0.45:520.26:448:02Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:306.16:08-0.36:520.56:458:01Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:505.31:316.17:02-0.17:560.76:467:59Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:515.12:356.18:010.09:030.86:467:58Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:555.03:406.19:040.110:080.86:477:57Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:014.94:456.110:070.211:100.86:487:56Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:065.05:466.111:090.26:487:55Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:075.26:406.212:070.612:080.16:497:54Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:015.47:276.212:590.51:020.16:507:52New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:505.68:106.21:460.41:520.16:507:51New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:355.78:506.02:290.32:390.26:517:50New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:195.79:285.93:090.33:240.36:527:49New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:005.710:055.73:460.44:060.56:527:47Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:405.710:425.54:210.54:470.76:537:46Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 7:03 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 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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