Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:52 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 45m at 12:20 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - May 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:255.36:475.712:140.412:340.06:318:01Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:125.47:326.11:070.11:20-0.36:308:02New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:585.58:186.41:58-0.22:06-0.66:298:03New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:455.59:056.52:48-0.42:53-0.76:288:03New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:355.49:556.63:39-0.53:41-0.76:288:04New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:285.310:486.54:30-0.54:31-0.66:278:05Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:255.111:456.35:22-0.45:24-0.46:268:06Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:265.06:18-0.26:21-0.26:258:06Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:476.11:315.07:180.07:250.16:248:07First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:515.82:365.08:200.18:320.26:238:08First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:545.73:405.19:210.19:380.26:238:08First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:565.54:415.410:190.010:410.26:228:09Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:545.45:375.611:12-0.111:400.16:218:10Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:485.36:285.812:02-0.16:208:11Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:365.37:146.012:340.012:48-0.26:208:11Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:205.27:566.11:24-0.11:31-0.26:198:12Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:025.18:366.12:10-0.12:11-0.16:188:13Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:425.09:146.02:54-0.12:500.06:188:13Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:234.99:525.93:360.03:260.26:178:14Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:034.710:285.74:150.14:020.36:178:15Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:434.611:055.54:540.34:370.56:168:16Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:244.511:435.35:320.55:140.76:168:16Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:064.46:110.65:550.86:158:17Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:245.112:524.36:540.76:421.06:158:18Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:095.01:424.47:410.87:381.06:148:18Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:594.92:344.58:300.78:381.06:148:19Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:514.93:274.89:200.59:400.96:138:19Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:464.94:235.110:110.310:420.66:138:20Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:435.05:195.511:030.011:430.46:138:21Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:415.16:125.911:55-0.36:128:21Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:355.27:046.312:400.012:47-0.66:128:22Waning Crescent31Wed
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 3:36 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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