Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 8:59 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:335.86:364.612:49-0.27:225:24New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:175.77:204.612:45-0.41:35-0.27:225:24New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:595.68:034.51:29-0.32:18-0.17:225:25New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:395.58:444.52:10-0.22:580.07:225:26New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:185.39:244.42:50-0.13:360.17:225:27Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:555.110:044.33:280.14:120.27:225:27Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:324.910:444.24:050.24:470.37:225:28Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:104.711:264.24:440.45:240.47:225:29Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:504.55:280.66:050.57:225:30First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:114.212:344.36:190.86:490.57:225:31First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:004.31:224.27:170.97:380.47:225:32First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:534.52:164.18:190.88:290.37:225:33First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:494.73:144.19:220.79:240.17:225:33Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:494.94:154.110:230.510:21-0.27:225:34Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:485.35:144.311:210.211:17-0.57:225:35Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:445.66:084.512:15-0.17:225:36Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:375.97:004.712:12-0.81:07-0.57:215:37Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:286.17:524.91:05-1.11:57-0.77:215:38Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:206.28:465.11:58-1.32:46-0.97:215:39Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:126.29:405.22:51-1.33:34-0.97:205:40Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:036.010:365.23:44-1.24:23-0.97:205:41Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:555.711:335.24:38-1.05:13-0.87:205:42Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:495.45:36-0.76:06-0.67:195:43Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:335.212:455.06:38-0.47:01-0.57:195:44Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:335.21:414.67:43-0.17:58-0.37:185:45Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:345.22:404.48:470.18:55-0.27:185:45Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:355.23:394.29:490.19:52-0.27:175:46Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:345.24:384.210:470.110:47-0.27:175:47Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:285.35:314.311:400.011:39-0.27:165:48Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:155.36:184.412:28-0.17:165:49Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:585.37:014.412:26-0.31:12-0.17:155:50New Moon31Tue
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 11:51 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 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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