Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 21m at 6:17 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:145.711:274.94:391.05:351.26:375:28Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:025.55:221.36:241.46:385:27First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:174.812:535.46:121.47:151.56:395:26First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:114.81:455.37:071.58:061.46:405:26First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:044.82:375.38:061.58:551.36:415:25First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:595.03:295.49:041.39:431.16:425:24Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:525.24:205.510:001.110:300.86:435:23Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:425.55:085.610:540.911:150.56:445:22Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:295.95:525.711:450.611:590.26:445:22Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:126.26:355.712:340.46:455:21Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:556.57:185.712:440.01:230.26:465:20Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:396.68:045.71:29-0.22:120.16:475:20Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:276.78:545.62:15-0.33:010.06:485:19Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:186.79:475.43:04-0.33:520.16:495:19Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:126.510:465.33:54-0.24:450.26:505:18Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:126.411:505.24:490.05:430.46:515:17Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:166.25:490.26:450.56:525:17Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:575.21:216.06:550.37:470.46:535:16Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:035.32:235.98:020.48:470.46:535:16Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:065.53:235.89:080.49:430.26:545:16Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:075.74:205.710:090.310:360.16:555:15Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:026.05:125.611:070.111:250.06:565:15Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:526.25:595.612:000.16:575:14Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:376.36:435.512:11-0.112:490.06:585:14New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:206.37:255.412:54-0.11:350.06:595:14New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:006.28:065.21:350.02:180.17:005:14New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:406.18:465.12:140.13:000.27:015:13New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:195.99:274.92:520.33:390.47:015:13Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:575.710:074.73:290.54:180.67:025:13Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:365.510:504.64:050.64:580.87:035:13Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 9:18 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 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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