Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 41m at 12:44 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:21 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jan 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:184.71:374.47:350.87:470.47:225:24First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:094.72:284.28:310.98:360.47:225:24First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:014.73:214.29:270.89:250.37:225:25Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:544.84:154.210:200.710:140.27:225:26Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:465.05:074.311:100.511:030.07:225:27Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:345.25:544.411:570.311:49-0.27:225:28Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:185.46:384.512:400.27:225:28Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:595.57:194.612:34-0.41:210.07:225:29Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:385.67:594.71:18-0.52:01-0.27:225:30Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:165.68:394.82:02-0.72:41-0.47:225:31Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:555.69:214.92:47-0.73:21-0.57:225:32Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:365.510:065.03:32-0.74:02-0.57:225:33Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:205.410:565.04:21-0.64:47-0.67:225:34Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:095.211:525.15:14-0.45:36-0.57:225:34Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:044.96:14-0.26:31-0.57:225:35Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:565.11:054.77:190.07:31-0.47:215:36Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:025.22:114.58:260.08:34-0.47:215:37Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:125.33:214.59:33-0.19:39-0.57:215:38Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:205.54:294.510:37-0.210:41-0.77:215:39Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:225.75:314.711:35-0.411:40-0.87:205:40Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:175.86:264.912:29-0.67:205:41New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:085.97:175.012:35-0.91:19-0.87:205:42New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:545.98:055.11:26-1.02:06-0.87:195:43New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:385.78:505.12:15-0.92:49-0.87:195:44New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:205.59:345.03:00-0.73:30-0.77:185:45Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:595.210:154.93:43-0.54:08-0.57:185:46Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:384.910:574.84:25-0.24:46-0.27:175:47Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:184.611:394.75:080.25:240.07:175:48Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:014.45:540.56:050.27:165:48First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:254.612:484.16:450.76:510.37:155:49First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:154.51:394.07:400.87:410.47:155:50First Quarter31Tue
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 4:02 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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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