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 2h 04m at 6:08 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:495.88:146.01:450.81:590.87:147:04Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:265.98:495.92:210.72:390.87:147:03Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:026.09:235.82:560.73:180.87:157:01Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:356.09:565.63:300.73:570.97:167:00Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:086.110:295.44:040.74:371.07:166:59Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:446.111:065.34:420.75:191.17:176:57Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:266.111:515.25:230.76:071.37:186:56Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:186.16:100.87:031.37:186:55Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:475.11:196.17:070.88:061.47:196:54Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:535.12:276.18:110.89:111.27:206:52Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:045.23:376.29:190.710:151.07:216:51Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:155.44:456.410:260.511:150.77:216:50Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:235.85:486.611:310.37:226:49Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:236.26:446.712:110.312:320.07:236:48Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:196.67:366.71:040.01:29-0.27:236:46New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:116.98:266.61:54-0.22:23-0.37:246:45New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:027.09:156.42:42-0.33:16-0.27:256:44New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:527.010:046.13:28-0.24:07-0.17:266:43Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:426.810:535.84:140.04:570.27:276:42Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:326.611:425.54:590.35:470.67:276:41Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:236.35:460.66:390.97:286:39Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:335.21:156.06:351.07:341.27:296:38First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:275.02:095.77:291.38:301.47:306:37First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:224.93:025.68:271.49:241.47:316:36First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:174.93:545.59:251.510:151.47:316:35First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:115.04:465.610:211.411:021.27:326:34Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:045.25:345.611:141.311:461.17:336:33Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:535.45:195.711:031.111:270.96:345:32Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:385.76:015.711:491.06:355:31Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:185.96:405.712:060.712:320.86:365:30Full Moon30Tue
31Wed6:566.17:175.612:430.61:140.76:365:29Full Moon31Wed
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 9:07 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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