Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 06m at 11:40 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:18 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:414.86:155.711:46-0.16:158:31Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:294.76:585.712:380.412:32-0.16:158:31Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:154.77:395.81:240.31:16-0.16:158:31New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:584.78:195.82:070.31:580.06:168:31New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:414.78:575.72:480.22:380.06:168:31New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:234.79:345.63:260.23:180.16:178:31New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:044.610:105.54:020.33:560.26:178:31Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:434.610:445.44:360.34:340.36:188:30Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:204.611:185.35:090.45:140.56:188:30Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:584.611:555.25:440.45:580.66:198:30Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:394.76:230.36:470.76:208:30First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:385.11:264.97:080.37:430.76:208:29First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:275.02:195.17:580.28:440.76:218:29First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:224.93:175.48:530.09:470.66:218:29First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:214.94:195.79:51-0.210:500.46:228:28Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:265.05:236.010:51-0.411:520.16:228:28Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:325.16:256.311:52-0.66:238:28Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:365.27:236.612:51-0.212:52-0.86:248:27Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:365.48:196.71:47-0.51:50-0.96:248:27Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:365.69:156.72:41-0.82:47-1.06:258:26Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:355.710:106.63:34-0.93:43-0.96:268:26Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:335.711:036.44:25-0.94:38-0.76:268:25Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:305.711:566.15:15-0.85:33-0.46:278:24Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:275.76:06-0.76:30-0.16:278:24Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:495.81:235.66:57-0.47:290.36:288:23Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:415.42:185.67:50-0.28:300.56:298:23Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:335.13:115.58:430.09:290.76:298:22Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:254.94:035.59:340.110:250.86:308:21Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:174.84:545.510:250.211:190.86:318:20Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:094.75:445.611:140.36:328:20Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:004.86:295.712:090.712:020.36:328:19Waning Crescent31Mon
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 2:29 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 Gibbous (79% 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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