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 11m at 8:07 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:27 pm (5.8 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 - Apr 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:534.46:010.75:510.86:076:39Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:275.012:454.36:520.96:441.06:056:40Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:214.81:404.37:451.07:431.16:046:41Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:164.72:374.48:381.08:431.16:036:41Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:134.73:344.69:290.99:420.96:026:42Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:084.84:284.810:180.710:370.76:006:43Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:585.05:175.111:030.411:280.45:596:44Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:445.16:015.511:460.25:586:44Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:265.26:415.812:160.212:27-0.15:576:45New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:065.37:216.01:020.01:09-0.35:556:46New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:465.38:016.21:47-0.21:51-0.45:546:46New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:285.28:446.32:33-0.32:35-0.55:536:47New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:145.19:316.23:19-0.33:21-0.55:526:48Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:035.010:226.14:08-0.24:10-0.45:506:49Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:594.911:206.05:000.05:04-0.25:496:49Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:034.95:580.16:050.05:486:50First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:255.81:104.97:000.27:120.15:476:51First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:325.62:175.18:030.28:200.25:466:51First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:375.53:225.39:030.19:260.15:446:52Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:405.54:245.610:01-0.110:29-0.15:436:53Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:395.55:205.910:54-0.211:26-0.25:426:54Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:325.56:106.211:44-0.45:416:54Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:205.56:556.312:19-0.312:30-0.45:406:55Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:045.47:396.31:09-0.41:14-0.45:396:56Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:475.38:206.21:56-0.31:56-0.25:386:56Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:295.19:006.02:40-0.22:36-0.15:376:57Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:104.99:395.83:220.03:140.25:366:58Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:524.810:195.54:020.23:510.45:356:59Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:354.65:430.55:300.76:347:59Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:005.312:204.56:240.76:120.96:338:00Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 11:17 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 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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