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 4h 34m 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 - Oct 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:206.18:425.82:100.72:370.87:137:05Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:556.29:165.72:460.63:180.87:147:03Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:306.29:515.53:240.53:590.97:157:02Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:076.310:295.44:020.54:420.97:157:01Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:496.311:135.34:440.55:281.17:166:59Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:386.25:310.66:191.27:176:58Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:055.212:376.26:240.77:181.27:176:57Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:095.21:426.17:250.78:221.27:186:56Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:185.32:506.28:320.79:251.07:196:54Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:285.53:566.29:390.610:260.77:196:53Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:365.85:006.310:450.411:230.47:206:52Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:396.25:596.411:480.27:216:51Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:366.66:536.512:170.112:460.07:226:49Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:296.97:436.41:08-0.11:41-0.17:226:48New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:197.08:316.31:57-0.22:34-0.17:236:47New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:087.09:186.12:44-0.23:240.07:246:46New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:566.910:055.83:300.04:130.27:256:45Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:446.610:525.64:140.25:000.57:256:43Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:316.311:395.34:580.55:470.97:266:42Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:206.05:430.96:361.27:276:41Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:295.11:105.86:311.27:281.47:286:40First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:225.02:025.67:241.48:211.57:296:39First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:165.02:535.58:211.59:121.57:296:38First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:095.03:445.49:191.510:011.47:306:37First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:035.24:355.410:141.510:471.37:316:36Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:555.45:245.511:071.311:311.17:326:35Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:455.65:105.510:581.211:130.96:335:34Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:305.95:525.611:451.011:530.76:335:33Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:116.16:325.612:300.86:345:32Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:506.37:115.512:330.51:130.76:355:31Full Moon30Wed
31Thu7:286.47:505.51:140.31:570.66:365:30Full Moon31Thu
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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