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 3h 24m 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 - Dec 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:456.28:095.01:31-0.22:190.27:045:13Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:286.28:535.02:15-0.33:040.17:055:13Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:146.29:434.93:02-0.33:510.17:055:13Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:056.110:374.93:51-0.24:410.27:065:13Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:006.011:394.94:44-0.15:350.27:075:13Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:015.85:430.06:330.27:085:13Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:454.91:045.66:480.27:330.27:095:13Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:515.12:065.57:550.28:320.07:095:13Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:555.43:075.49:020.19:29-0.27:105:13Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:575.64:085.310:050.010:24-0.37:115:13Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:565.95:045.311:05-0.111:16-0.57:125:14Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:496.25:565.212:01-0.37:125:14Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:376.36:445.212:06-0.512:52-0.47:135:14New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:246.37:305.112:53-0.51:41-0.47:145:14New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:086.28:155.01:39-0.52:27-0.37:145:15New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:516.08:594.82:23-0.33:11-0.17:155:15New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:335.79:424.73:05-0.13:520.17:165:15Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:145.510:254.53:450.14:330.37:165:16Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:565.211:104.44:260.45:140.57:175:16Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:395.011:584.35:080.65:570.67:175:17Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:244.85:560.86:420.77:185:17First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:484.31:124.66:501.07:280.77:185:18First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:394.42:024.57:471.08:150.67:195:18First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:314.52:534.48:461.09:030.57:195:19First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:244.73:474.49:440.89:520.37:205:19Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:185.04:404.410:410.610:420.07:205:20Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:085.35:304.511:330.411:31-0.27:205:21Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:565.66:184.612:230.17:215:21Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:425.87:044.712:20-0.51:12-0.27:215:22Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:286.07:524.81:09-0.72:00-0.47:215:23Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:166.18:424.91:58-0.92:47-0.57:215:23Full Moon31Mon
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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