Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 6:17 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 12:07 pm (4.7 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 - Apr 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:475.52:314.58:380.58:450.27:077:39First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:005.53:454.79:450.49:550.17:057:40First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:145.64:575.010:500.211:03-0.17:047:41Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:245.76:025.411:50-0.17:037:41Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:265.96:595.812:07-0.412:44-0.47:017:42Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:196.07:516.11:06-0.71:35-0.67:007:43Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:096.08:416.32:00-0.92:23-0.86:597:44Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:575.99:296.42:53-0.93:08-0.86:587:44Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:435.710:156.33:42-0.83:52-0.66:567:45Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:285.411:006.14:30-0.64:34-0.36:557:46Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:135.111:455.85:17-0.25:160.06:547:46Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:594.86:050.15:590.46:537:47Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:325.512:484.66:550.56:460.76:517:48Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:225.21:414.47:480.87:401.06:507:49Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:155.02:364.38:430.98:381.16:497:49Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:104.93:324.49:361.09:381.26:487:50Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:064.94:284.510:280.910:361.16:477:51Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:014.95:224.711:160.811:300.96:457:51Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:525.06:115.012:010.66:447:52Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:385.16:555.312:200.612:420.46:437:53Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:195.27:355.51:060.41:210.26:427:54Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:585.28:125.81:500.21:590.06:417:54New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:365.28:485.92:330.12:37-0.16:407:55New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:135.19:256.03:150.03:17-0.26:397:56New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:525.010:046.13:590.03:58-0.26:387:57Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:354.910:486.14:430.04:42-0.16:377:57Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:224.811:396.05:310.15:300.06:367:58Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:194.76:240.36:240.16:357:59Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:375.81:244.77:230.47:270.36:347:59First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:445.72:334.88:260.48:360.36:338:00First Quarter30Mon
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 3:12 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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