Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 31m at 3:48 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:41 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Aug 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:295.711:525.95:13-0.55:32-0.16:338:18Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:225.76:00-0.36:270.36:348:17Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:415.51:155.66:47-0.17:250.66:348:16Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:305.12:075.67:360.18:250.96:358:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:194.82:585.58:260.39:231.16:368:15Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:094.63:495.59:160.510:191.16:368:14Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:024.54:425.510:070.611:131.16:378:13Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:564.45:335.510:580.66:388:12Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:494.56:215.612:041.111:48 AM0.66:388:11Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:384.67:065.712:501.012:350.56:398:10Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:244.77:475.81:320.91:200.56:408:09New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:074.88:255.82:120.82:030.46:418:08New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:474.99:015.82:480.72:440.46:418:07New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:265.09:355.73:220.63:250.46:428:06New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:025.110:075.63:550.54:050.56:438:05Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:365.210:405.54:280.54:460.66:438:04Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:125.311:175.35:020.45:310.76:448:02Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:545.55:400.46:210.96:458:01Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:005.112:445.66:240.47:181.06:458:00First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:515.01:435.77:160.48:221.16:467:59First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:514.92:505.88:160.49:291.16:477:58First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:574.84:016.09:220.410:350.96:477:57Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:094.85:126.210:300.211:390.76:487:56Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:225.06:176.411:370.16:497:54Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:285.37:156.612:380.412:40-0.26:497:53Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:285.68:086.71:320.11:39-0.36:507:52Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:245.98:586.72:23-0.22:35-0.36:517:51Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:176.19:476.53:11-0.33:28-0.36:517:49Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:096.210:336.23:57-0.34:200.06:527:48Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:596.211:195.84:41-0.25:100.36:537:47Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:476.15:240.06:010.76:537:46Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 6:44 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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