32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

79°
H -°
L 69°
ENE
6mph
High tide
12:34 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:35 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 44m at 12:34 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Feb 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:154.86:08-0.36:23-0.67:145:51First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:505.31:134.57:130.07:21-0.47:145:52First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:535.22:154.28:200.28:21-0.27:135:53First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:575.13:194.19:250.39:22-0.17:125:54Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:025.14:224.110:270.310:23-0.17:115:55Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:025.15:194.211:220.211:19-0.27:115:56Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:535.26:094.412:120.17:105:57Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:385.26:544.612:09-0.312:560.07:095:58Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:175.37:354.712:55-0.41:36-0.17:085:59Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:545.28:154.81:38-0.42:12-0.17:076:00Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:295.28:524.82:18-0.32:45-0.17:066:01Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:025.09:274.82:55-0.23:160.07:066:01Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:344.810:004.73:32-0.13:440.07:056:02Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:064.610:314.74:080.14:130.17:046:03Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:384.411:054.74:460.34:450.27:036:04Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:154.211:454.65:290.55:230.37:026:05Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed11:594.06:200.76:100.37:016:06Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:354.612:523.97:180.87:070.47:006:07Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:374.71:543.98:220.88:110.36:596:08Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:474.83:024.09:260.69:190.16:586:09Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:005.14:134.310:280.310:26-0.26:566:09Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:045.45:164.711:25-0.111:29-0.66:556:10Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:005.76:135.112:17-0.56:546:11Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:516.07:065.512:26-0.91:06-0.96:536:12New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:406.17:585.81:21-1.21:54-1.16:526:13New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:296.08:496.02:15-1.32:41-1.36:516:14New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:185.89:416.13:07-1.23:27-1.26:506:14Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:085.510:336.03:59-1.04:13-1.16:496:15Waxing Crescent28Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8665530)

Common Questions About Charleston, SC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Charleston, SC?

Charleston, SC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 Waxing Crescent (30% 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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