Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 4:45 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 30m at 10:45 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Mar 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:524.611:245.25:120.25:11-0.16:466:17Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:434.46:090.46:040.06:456:17Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:245.212:454.27:130.57:070.16:446:18Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:355.11:564.28:220.58:180.16:436:19Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:545.23:144.39:310.49:31-0.16:426:20Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:125.44:284.610:350.110:40-0.36:406:20Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:185.75:335.011:33-0.311:43-0.66:396:21Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:156.06:295.412:26-0.66:386:22Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:066.17:215.712:40-0.91:15-0.86:376:23New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:546.18:115.91:34-1.02:02-1.06:356:23New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:395.98:586.02:25-1.02:46-0.96:346:24New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:245.69:435.93:14-0.83:28-0.86:336:25Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:075.210:275.74:01-0.54:09-0.56:316:26Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:514.911:125.54:48-0.14:50-0.16:306:26Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:364.511:595.25:380.35:340.26:296:27Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:264.26:310.76:220.66:286:28First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:504.91:214.17:281.07:180.86:266:29First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:454.72:184.08:261.18:170.96:256:29First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:444.73:184.19:231.19:170.96:246:30First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:454.74:164.210:171.010:140.76:226:31Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:414.85:094.511:040.811:060.56:216:32Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:295.05:554.711:460.611:540.36:206:32Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:115.26:365.012:240.46:186:33Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:505.37:145.212:380.11:000.26:176:34Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:265.37:495.41:20-0.11:340.16:166:34Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:005.28:235.62:02-0.12:09-0.16:146:35Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:355.18:585.72:44-0.22:45-0.16:136:36Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:115.09:365.73:27-0.13:23-0.16:126:37Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:524.810:195.74:120.04:05-0.16:106:37Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:394.611:125.65:010.24:530.16:096:38Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:364.55:580.45:500.26:086:39Third Quarter31Thu
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 1:45 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (88% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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