Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:54 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 34m at 10:31 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Nov 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:016.27:075.512:370.61:190.66:375:28New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:386.37:455.41:160.42:030.66:385:27New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:166.48:265.31:560.42:480.66:395:27New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:586.49:105.22:380.33:340.66:405:26Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:466.310:005.13:240.34:230.76:415:25Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:426.210:585.04:140.45:170.96:425:24Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:456.15:100.66:170.96:425:23First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:055.012:526.06:150.77:190.86:435:23First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:155.11:585.97:250.78:200.76:445:22First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:245.33:015.98:350.79:180.46:455:21First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:295.64:005.99:420.510:120.26:465:21Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:306.04:565.910:440.311:040.06:475:20Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:256.35:465.811:410.211:52-0.26:485:19Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:156.66:345.712:350.16:495:19Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:016.77:195.612:38-0.31:250.16:505:18Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:456.68:045.41:23-0.22:130.26:515:18Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:296.58:495.22:07-0.12:580.36:515:17Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:126.29:335.02:500.13:420.66:525:17Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:545.910:184.83:310.44:240.86:535:16Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:375.711:054.64:130.75:071.16:545:16Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:235.411:564.54:570.95:531.36:555:15Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:115.25:451.16:411.46:565:15Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:494.51:015.16:401.37:301.46:575:15Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:424.51:515.07:371.38:171.36:585:14Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:354.72:424.98:351.39:031.16:595:14Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:274.93:324.99:321.19:470.97:005:14Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:185.24:224.910:271.010:320.67:005:13Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:055.55:104.911:190.711:160.47:015:13Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:495.85:555.012:080.57:025:13Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:326.06:395.012:010.212:560.37:035:13New Moon30Wed
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 1:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 94% 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 (94% 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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