Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 36m at 11:25 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:08 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jan 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:564.96:060.36:290.17:225:24Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:384.712:524.87:070.47:260.07:225:25Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:404.91:534.78:120.38:25-0.27:225:25Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:475.12:594.79:180.19:27-0.47:225:26Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:565.44:084.810:23-0.210:30-0.77:225:27Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:025.85:145.011:25-0.511:30-1.07:225:28Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:026.16:145.212:22-0.87:225:29New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:586.47:115.412:28-1.21:17-1.17:225:29New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:526.48:075.51:23-1.42:09-1.27:225:30New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:466.49:035.52:18-1.43:00-1.37:225:31New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:386.29:575.43:11-1.33:49-1.27:225:32Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:295.910:505.34:03-1.04:38-1.07:225:33Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:195.511:445.14:56-0.75:28-0.77:225:34Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:115.25:52-0.36:19-0.47:225:35First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:395.01:024.86:500.17:12-0.27:225:36First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:334.91:544.57:500.38:05-0.17:225:37First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:274.82:474.38:490.48:570.07:215:37First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:214.83:404.39:460.59:480.07:215:38Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:154.94:344.310:390.410:370.07:215:39Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:045.05:234.411:280.311:24-0.17:205:40Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:505.16:094.512:120.17:205:41Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:325.26:524.612:08-0.312:530.07:205:42Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:115.37:324.612:50-0.41:32-0.17:195:43Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:495.38:114.61:30-0.42:07-0.17:195:44Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:235.38:464.62:09-0.52:42-0.27:185:45Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:565.29:194.62:47-0.53:15-0.27:185:46Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:285.29:514.73:26-0.43:50-0.27:175:47Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:025.110:284.74:08-0.34:27-0.37:175:48Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:434.911:144.84:53-0.25:10-0.37:165:49Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:304.85:450.05:59-0.37:155:50Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:084.912:264.76:450.16:57-0.37:155:51Third Quarter31Tue
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 2:46 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 86% 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 Waxing Gibbous (86% 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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