Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 51m at 6:21 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:29 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - May 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:585.39:266.23:09-0.23:08-0.36:328:01Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:425.210:096.23:55-0.33:52-0.36:318:01Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:285.110:576.14:42-0.34:38-0.36:308:02Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:205.111:506.05:31-0.25:29-0.16:298:03Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:185.06:24-0.16:250.06:288:04Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:515.91:225.07:230.07:290.26:278:04Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:565.72:295.18:240.08:370.36:268:05Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:015.63:345.29:24-0.19:450.26:258:06Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:055.64:395.510:23-0.210:510.16:258:07Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:075.65:395.811:19-0.411:52-0.16:248:07Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:045.66:336.112:12-0.56:238:08Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:565.67:226.312:49-0.21:01-0.66:228:09Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:445.58:086.31:42-0.31:48-0.66:218:09New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:305.48:526.32:31-0.32:33-0.56:218:10New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:155.29:346.23:18-0.33:16-0.36:208:11New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:005.010:156.04:02-0.13:58-0.16:198:12Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:444.910:555.74:450.14:380.16:198:12Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:284.711:365.55:260.35:190.46:188:13Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:144.56:080.56:010.76:178:14Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:185.31:034.56:510.76:480.96:178:14First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:055.11:544.47:370.87:411.06:168:15First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:544.92:454.58:240.98:381.16:168:16First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:444.93:374.69:120.89:351.06:158:16First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:364.84:294.99:590.710:320.96:158:17First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:294.85:205.110:470.511:270.66:148:18Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:214.96:085.511:340.26:148:18Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:125.06:535.812:200.412:220.06:138:19Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:595.07:366.11:100.11:08-0.26:138:20Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:465.18:216.31:59-0.21:56-0.46:138:20Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:345.19:086.42:49-0.42:44-0.56:128:21Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:245.29:586.43:38-0.53:34-0.66:128:21Full 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 9:25 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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