Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:00 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 46m at 2:43 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:335.94:526.310:390.211:100.16:375:29Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:306.35:456.311:370.06:385:28Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:226.66:346.212:00-0.112:32-0.16:385:27New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:116.87:216.112:48-0.21:24-0.16:395:26New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:586.88:075.91:34-0.22:14-0.16:405:25New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:446.78:535.62:18-0.13:020.16:415:25New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:296.59:385.43:010.13:480.46:425:24Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:146.210:235.13:430.44:340.76:435:23Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:005.911:114.94:250.75:211.06:445:22Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:485.65:101.06:101.26:455:22First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:024.812:395.46:001.37:021.36:455:21First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:564.71:315.36:551.47:531.46:465:20First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:504.72:235.27:541.58:431.36:475:20First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:444.83:145.28:511.49:301.16:485:19First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:375.04:045.39:461.310:140.96:495:18Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:285.34:525.310:391.110:570.76:505:18Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:145.65:365.311:280.911:390.56:515:17Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:575.86:175.412:150.66:525:17Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:366.16:575.312:200.21:000.56:535:16Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:166.37:385.31:010.11:460.36:545:16Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:566.48:205.21:44-0.12:310.36:555:16Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:416.49:065.12:29-0.13:180.36:555:15Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:296.39:585.03:16-0.14:070.36:565:15Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:226.210:564.94:060.04:590.46:575:14Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:216.15:010.15:560.56:585:14Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:004.912:255.96:030.36:570.56:595:14Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:085.01:295.87:100.37:580.47:005:14Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:155.22:325.78:180.38:570.27:015:13Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:195.53:335.69:240.29:530.07:025:13Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:205.84:315.510:260.110:46-0.27:025:13Waning Crescent30Wed
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 5:51 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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