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 6h 05m 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 - Feb 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:135.01:304.67:510.18:00-0.37:145:52Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:235.12:394.58:580.09:06-0.57:135:53Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:375.33:524.610:04-0.210:12-0.77:135:53Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:475.65:014.911:07-0.511:15-1.07:125:54Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:495.96:025.112:05-0.87:115:55Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:446.16:595.412:14-1.212:58-1.17:105:56New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:376.27:525.61:10-1.41:49-1.37:105:57New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:276.28:445.62:03-1.42:38-1.37:095:58New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:166.09:335.62:54-1.33:24-1.27:085:59Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:025.710:225.43:44-1.04:09-1.07:076:00Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:485.311:105.24:33-0.74:54-0.77:066:01Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:354.911:595.05:23-0.35:40-0.37:056:02Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:234.66:160.16:280.07:046:03First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:494.81:134.37:120.47:200.27:036:04First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:424.72:064.28:100.68:130.37:026:04First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:364.63:024.19:070.79:070.47:016:05First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:324.63:584.210:010.610:000.37:006:06Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:274.84:524.310:520.510:510.16:596:07Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:174.95:414.511:380.311:390.06:586:08Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:025.16:254.712:200.26:576:09Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:435.27:064.812:23-0.212:580.06:566:10Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:215.37:445.01:06-0.41:35-0.26:556:10Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:575.48:205.11:47-0.52:11-0.36:546:11Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:315.38:555.22:28-0.62:47-0.46:536:12Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:065.39:305.23:09-0.53:24-0.46:526:13Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:435.210:095.33:52-0.54:03-0.46:516:14Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:255.010:555.34:38-0.34:47-0.46:496:15Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:144.911:515.35:30-0.15:38-0.36:486:15Third Quarter28Tue
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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