Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:59 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 6:39 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Feb 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:564.911:335.05:10-0.25:23-0.47:145:52Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:494.76:07-0.16:17-0.47:135:53Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:355.112:504.67:110.17:18-0.37:125:54Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:445.11:584.58:180.18:24-0.47:115:55Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:575.23:114.59:26-0.19:32-0.57:115:56Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:105.44:234.710:30-0.310:38-0.77:105:57Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:155.75:284.911:30-0.611:39-1.07:095:58Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:125.96:265.212:24-0.97:085:59New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:046.07:185.412:36-1.11:15-1.17:075:59New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:536.08:095.61:30-1.22:03-1.17:066:00New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:405.98:575.62:20-1.22:49-1.17:066:01New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:245.69:425.53:08-1.03:32-1.07:056:02Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:075.310:275.33:55-0.74:13-0.77:046:03Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:505.011:115.14:41-0.34:54-0.47:036:04Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:344.711:574.95:280.15:37-0.17:026:05Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:204.46:180.46:230.27:016:06First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:454.71:114.27:130.77:140.47:006:07First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:384.62:054.08:090.88:080.56:596:07First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:334.63:024.09:060.89:030.56:586:08First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:314.64:004.110:000.89:590.46:576:09Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:274.74:544.310:510.610:510.26:566:10Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:184.95:434.511:360.411:40-0.16:546:11Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:035.16:274.812:180.16:536:12Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:445.37:075.012:26-0.312:57-0.16:526:12Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:225.47:465.21:10-0.51:35-0.36:516:13Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:585.48:235.31:53-0.62:13-0.56:506:14Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:355.49:015.52:37-0.72:52-0.66:496:15Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:145.39:425.53:21-0.63:32-0.66:486:16Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 9:49 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 90% 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 (90% 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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