Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 25m at 6:52 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:56 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Feb 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:064.95:114.211:210.311:170.17:145:51Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:525.15:584.412:060.17:145:52Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:355.26:414.512:01-0.112:480.07:135:53New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:155.37:214.612:43-0.21:27-0.17:125:54New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:535.37:584.61:24-0.32:05-0.27:115:55New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:285.38:344.72:03-0.42:41-0.37:115:56New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:025.39:084.82:43-0.53:16-0.37:105:57Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:355.29:444.83:23-0.43:53-0.47:095:58Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:105.110:254.94:05-0.34:33-0.47:085:59Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:524.911:145.04:52-0.25:17-0.47:076:00Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:414.75:460.06:08-0.37:066:01First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:105.112:404.66:490.17:06-0.37:056:01First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:145.11:464.47:570.28:09-0.37:056:02First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:255.22:584.49:070.19:15-0.57:046:03Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:395.44:124.510:14-0.110:20-0.77:036:04Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:505.65:184.811:17-0.311:23-0.97:026:05Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:515.96:175.112:14-0.67:016:06Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:466.17:115.312:21-1.11:06-0.87:006:07Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:386.18:035.51:15-1.31:55-0.96:596:08Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:266.08:525.52:07-1.32:42-0.96:586:08Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:125.89:405.52:57-1.23:26-0.86:566:09Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:555.510:265.43:44-0.94:08-0.66:556:10Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:385.211:115.24:31-0.54:49-0.36:546:11Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:214.811:585.05:19-0.15:310.06:536:12Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:074.56:100.26:160.36:526:13Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:484.812:564.37:040.57:050.56:516:13Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:394.71:484.18:000.77:580.66:506:14Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:344.62:444.18:570.88:530.76:496:15Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:314.73:414.19:510.79:480.66:476:16Waning Crescent29Tue
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 9:54 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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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