Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 3:04 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:31 pm (5.7 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 - Oct 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:026.09:075.62:440.83:160.97:137:05New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:356.09:405.53:160.83:550.97:147:03Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:066.010:145.33:500.84:351.17:157:02Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:416.010:525.24:260.85:181.27:157:01Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:246.011:375.15:070.96:061.37:166:59Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:175.95:550.97:021.57:176:58First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:335.01:225.96:521.08:041.47:176:57First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:395.02:326.07:591.09:081.37:186:56First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:505.13:426.19:090.910:101.07:196:54First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:015.44:476.310:180.711:080.77:196:53Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:095.85:486.411:240.47:206:52Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:106.36:426.512:020.312:260.27:216:51Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:066.77:326.512:540.01:230.07:226:49Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:577.08:216.41:43-0.22:18-0.17:226:48Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:477.19:106.22:30-0.33:110.07:236:47Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:377.09:595.93:17-0.24:020.27:246:46Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:266.910:485.64:030.04:510.57:256:45Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:166.611:395.34:490.35:410.87:256:43Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:066.25:360.66:331.27:266:42Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:315.11:005.96:261.07:291.57:276:41Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:274.91:545.77:221.38:261.67:286:40Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:234.92:485.58:211.49:201.67:296:39Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:184.93:405.59:191.510:101.67:296:38Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:135.04:315.510:151.410:571.47:306:37Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:065.24:205.510:091.310:391.36:315:36Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:545.55:055.510:581.211:181.16:325:35Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:385.75:465.611:451.011:550.96:335:34Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:195.96:255.512:290.96:335:33New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:566.17:025.512:310.81:110.86:345:32New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:326.27:385.41:070.71:530.76:355:31New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:076.28:155.21:440.62:350.86:365:30New Moon31Sat
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 6:17 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 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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