Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 57m at 1:37 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:27 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Dec 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:236.76:475.412:02-0.612:56-0.27:045:13Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:186.87:435.412:56-0.81:51-0.37:045:13Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:156.88:415.41:50-0.92:45-0.47:055:13Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:126.79:395.32:45-0.83:38-0.37:065:13Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:086.410:385.23:39-0.64:30-0.17:075:13Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:056.111:385.14:35-0.45:240.07:085:13Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:015.85:330.06:200.27:085:13Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:395.112:565.46:350.37:150.37:095:13Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:385.11:495.17:390.58:090.47:105:13Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:345.22:414.98:400.69:000.47:115:13Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:295.33:324.79:380.69:490.47:115:14Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:215.44:234.610:330.610:350.37:125:14Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:095.55:114.611:230.511:190.37:135:14Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:535.65:554.612:090.47:135:14Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:345.76:374.612:010.212:520.37:145:15New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:145.77:184.612:420.21:330.37:155:15New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:525.67:574.61:200.12:120.37:155:15New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:305.68:354.51:580.12:490.37:165:16New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:055.59:114.52:350.13:240.37:175:16Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:385.39:464.53:120.23:590.47:175:17Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:115.210:234.53:500.24:350.37:185:17Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:465.111:054.64:330.35:140.37:185:18Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:285.011:554.75:210.45:590.27:195:18First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:174.86:170.56:490.17:195:19First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:524.91:134.77:210.67:440.07:195:19First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:525.22:154.68:290.58:42-0.27:205:20First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:575.43:214.69:370.49:42-0.47:205:20Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:055.74:304.610:430.110:43-0.77:215:21Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:116.05:354.811:44-0.211:43-0.97:215:22Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:116.26:344.912:42-0.47:215:22Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:096.47:345.212:41-1.11:37-0.67:215:23Full Moon31Mon
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 4:32 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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