32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

83°
H 86°
L 69°
NE
10mph
High tide
12:31 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 6:47 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1m at 12:31 pm (5.8 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 - Nov 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:546.86:196.212:190.06:375:29Full Moon1Mon
2Tue6:477.17:116.112:29-0.41:15-0.16:375:28Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:407.28:045.91:20-0.52:09-0.16:385:27Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:337.18:585.72:10-0.53:020.06:395:26Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:276.99:535.53:01-0.33:540.26:405:26Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:226.610:495.33:520.04:470.56:415:25Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:186.211:475.14:450.35:420.86:425:24Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:155.95:410.76:401.16:435:23Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:475.01:115.66:421.07:371.26:445:22Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:445.02:035.47:441.18:301.26:455:22Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:405.12:545.38:431.29:181.16:455:21Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:335.23:435.29:391.210:041.06:465:20Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:235.44:305.210:311.110:460.96:475:20Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:095.65:145.211:190.911:250.86:485:19Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:525.85:575.212:050.86:495:19Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:315.96:375.112:030.712:470.76:505:18New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:096.07:155.112:390.61:280.76:515:17New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:466.07:525.01:160.62:080.76:525:17New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:225.98:284.91:530.52:470.76:535:16New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:585.99:054.82:310.53:260.76:545:16Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:355.89:444.83:110.54:070.86:545:16Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:165.710:304.83:540.54:500.86:555:15Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:035.711:234.84:420.65:390.86:565:15Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:585.65:380.76:320.76:575:14First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:245.012:575.56:420.77:290.56:585:14First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:295.21:585.57:500.78:250.26:595:14First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:335.53:005.48:580.59:220.07:005:14Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:385.94:035.410:040.310:18-0.37:015:13Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:406.35:035.411:070.111:13-0.57:025:13Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:386.66:005.412:05-0.17:025:13Full Moon30Tue
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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