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 5h 26m 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 - Jan 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:076.19:354.92:48-1.03:36-0.57:225:24Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:586.010:294.93:39-0.94:24-0.57:225:25Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:515.811:285.04:33-0.85:15-0.57:225:26Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:465.65:30-0.56:10-0.47:225:26Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:295.012:445.36:33-0.37:07-0.47:225:27Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:325.11:435.07:39-0.18:04-0.47:225:28Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:345.22:424.88:450.09:01-0.47:225:29Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:375.33:434.69:490.09:58-0.47:225:30Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:375.54:414.510:49-0.110:52-0.47:225:30Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:315.65:354.511:44-0.211:44-0.57:225:31Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:215.76:244.512:35-0.37:225:32New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:065.77:104.612:33-0.51:22-0.37:225:33New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:495.67:534.61:18-0.52:05-0.37:225:34New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:305.58:354.52:02-0.42:46-0.27:225:35New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:085.39:154.52:42-0.33:24-0.17:225:36Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:465.19:554.43:21-0.14:000.07:215:37Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:224.910:344.33:580.14:350.27:215:38Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:594.711:144.34:360.35:110.37:215:38Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:384.511:574.35:180.55:490.47:215:39First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:204.36:060.76:310.47:205:40First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:444.31:074.17:020.87:190.47:205:41First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:354.41:594.08:020.88:110.37:195:42First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:314.62:573.99:040.79:060.17:195:43First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:314.83:594.010:060.510:04-0.17:195:44Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:325.14:594.211:050.311:01-0.47:185:45Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:295.45:544.411:59-0.111:57-0.77:185:46Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:225.86:454.712:50-0.47:175:47Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:136.07:374.912:50-1.11:40-0.77:165:48Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:036.28:295.11:43-1.32:28-0.97:165:49Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:546.29:225.32:35-1.43:16-1.07:155:50Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:446.010:155.33:28-1.34:03-1.07:155:51Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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