Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 20m at 9:07 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:44 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Aug 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:454.77:245.712:570.712:470.46:338:18Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:294.88:045.81:400.61:310.36:338:18Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:114.98:425.82:190.42:140.26:348:17Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:515.09:185.82:570.32:560.26:358:16Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:305.19:525.73:340.23:390.26:358:15Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:085.310:285.64:110.14:220.36:368:14Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:495.411:065.54:500.05:080.46:378:13Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:345.511:515.35:310.05:580.56:378:12Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:265.76:17-0.16:550.76:388:11Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:435.11:255.87:090.07:580.86:398:10Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:435.02:295.98:070.09:050.86:398:09Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:494.93:366.09:090.010:120.76:408:08Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:584.94:456.110:14-0.111:160.56:418:07Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:095.05:506.311:18-0.26:418:06Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:155.36:496.512:170.312:20-0.46:428:05Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:145.57:426.51:120.01:18-0.56:438:04New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:095.88:326.52:03-0.12:13-0.56:438:03New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:015.99:196.42:52-0.33:05-0.46:448:02New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:526.010:046.13:38-0.33:55-0.26:458:01Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:405.910:485.84:21-0.14:430.16:468:00Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:275.811:305.55:020.15:310.46:467:59Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:135.75:430.36:190.86:477:57Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:145.21:015.66:240.67:101.16:487:56First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:005.01:495.47:080.88:031.36:487:55First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:484.82:405.47:571.08:581.46:497:54First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:394.73:325.48:481.19:511.46:497:53First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:334.74:255.49:411.110:441.46:507:51Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:284.75:185.610:341.011:331.26:517:50Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:224.86:065.711:270.96:517:49Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:135.06:515.912:191.012:170.76:527:48Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:595.37:316.01:020.81:040.66:537:46Full Moon31Wed
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 11:55 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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