Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 33m at 12:58 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:37 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Sep 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:135.58:395.92:130.62:220.66:547:45Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:515.69:135.72:480.63:010.76:547:43Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:265.69:465.63:220.53:400.76:557:42Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:595.710:175.43:560.54:180.86:567:41Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:335.710:505.34:300.54:591.06:567:40Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:115.811:295.25:080.55:431.16:577:38Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:575.85:510.56:341.26:587:37Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:175.112:515.96:410.67:331.36:587:36Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:155.01:555.97:400.68:381.36:597:34Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:225.03:036.18:440.59:431.16:597:33Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:325.24:126.29:500.410:460.87:007:32Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:445.45:186.410:560.211:460.57:017:30Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:505.86:196.612:00-0.17:017:29Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:506.27:136.812:410.112:59-0.37:027:28New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:456.58:056.81:33-0.11:56-0.47:037:26New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:396.88:556.62:23-0.32:50-0.47:037:25New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:316.89:446.43:11-0.43:43-0.37:047:23New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:236.810:336.13:58-0.34:340.07:057:22Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:146.611:225.84:440.05:240.47:057:21Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:056.45:300.36:160.77:067:19Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:125.512:586.16:180.77:111.17:077:18First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:045.21:525.97:101.08:071.37:077:17First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:575.12:455.78:061.29:031.57:087:15First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:525.03:385.69:031.39:571.57:097:14First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:465.04:305.69:591.310:471.47:097:13Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:405.25:205.710:531.311:331.37:107:11Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:325.36:065.811:431.27:107:10Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:205.66:495.912:161.112:301.07:117:09Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:035.87:295.912:560.91:140.97:127:07Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:435.98:065.91:340.81:560.87:137:06Full Moon30Mon
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 4:17 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 96% 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 (96% 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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