Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:37 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 18m at 7:04 pm (6.4 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 - Apr 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:035.19:325.83:11-0.23:09-0.16:076:39Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:414.910:105.63:520.03:450.26:066:40Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:214.610:505.34:330.34:200.56:056:40Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:044.411:335.15:150.64:590.76:036:41Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:514.36:010.95:440.96:026:42Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:234.912:434.26:511.16:381.16:016:42Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:184.82:404.28:451.18:391.17:007:43Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:154.73:374.39:391.19:411.16:587:44Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:134.84:354.510:300.910:420.96:577:45Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:094.95:304.911:190.711:400.66:567:45Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:595.06:195.312:060.46:557:46Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:455.27:045.712:330.312:500.06:537:47Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:285.37:466.01:230.11:33-0.26:527:47New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:115.38:296.32:12-0.22:17-0.46:517:48New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:565.39:156.43:01-0.33:03-0.66:507:49New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:435.210:036.43:49-0.33:49-0.66:497:50Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:345.110:556.34:39-0.34:38-0.56:477:50Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:294.911:526.15:31-0.15:31-0.36:467:51Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:314.86:270.16:29-0.16:457:52Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:555.91:384.87:280.27:340.26:447:52First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:025.72:454.98:320.38:430.36:437:53First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:075.53:505.19:330.39:500.36:427:54First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:095.44:525.310:310.110:540.26:407:55Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:085.45:495.611:240.011:530.16:397:55Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:025.36:405.912:14-0.16:387:56Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:495.37:256.112:470.012:59-0.26:377:57Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:325.28:076.21:37-0.11:41-0.26:367:58Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:135.18:466.12:23-0.12:22-0.16:357:58Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:535.09:256.03:06-0.13:000.06:347:59Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:334.910:025.93:480.13:360.26:338:00Full Moon30Tue
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 10:20 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 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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