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 12m at 3:12 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:03 am (4.7 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 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:205.75:596.411:370.57:137:05Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:196.26:526.612:170.412:370.27:147:04Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:136.67:426.61:070.01:340.07:147:02Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:067.08:326.51:56-0.32:29-0.17:157:01Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:587.29:246.42:45-0.43:24-0.17:167:00Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:527.210:176.13:33-0.44:170.07:166:58Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:477.011:125.84:23-0.35:110.37:176:57Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:446.85:130.06:070.77:186:56Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:095.512:436.56:070.47:071.07:196:55Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:105.31:456.27:060.78:101.27:196:53Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:125.22:466.08:091.09:111.37:206:52Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:125.13:435.89:121.110:081.37:216:51Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:115.24:375.810:131.111:001.37:216:50Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:065.45:275.711:091.111:461.17:226:48Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:565.66:115.712:001.07:236:47Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:415.86:515.712:281.012:470.97:246:46Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:226.07:295.71:060.91:310.97:246:45New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:006.18:065.61:410.82:120.87:256:44New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:376.18:425.52:150.82:520.97:266:43New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:126.19:175.42:480.83:310.97:276:41New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:456.09:525.23:210.94:091.07:286:40Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:186.010:265.03:540.94:461.27:286:39Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:525.911:024.94:311.05:261.37:296:38Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:325.811:464.95:111.06:111.47:306:37Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:225.75:581.17:031.57:316:36First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:394.91:215.76:541.18:001.47:326:35First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:415.02:245.87:591.18:591.27:326:34First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:475.23:275.99:071.09:560.87:336:33First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:535.54:296.010:140.810:520.57:346:32Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:586.05:296.111:190.511:460.17:356:31Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:586.45:256.211:210.211:38-0.26:365:30Waxing 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 6:07 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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