Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 33m at 12:00 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:475.56:035.911:471.07:147:04Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:335.76:466.012:171.112:360.87:147:03Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:166.07:276.112:590.81:230.67:157:01New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:566.28:066.11:390.62:090.57:167:00New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:366.48:466.12:200.42:550.47:166:59New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:186.59:286.03:020.23:420.37:176:57New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:026.610:145.93:460.24:290.47:186:56Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:516.511:055.74:320.25:190.57:186:55Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:466.55:210.36:140.77:196:54Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:015.612:486.46:160.47:130.87:206:52First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:055.51:546.37:180.68:160.87:216:51First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:135.53:006.28:260.79:190.77:216:50First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:215.64:036.39:330.610:190.67:226:49First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:265.85:046.310:380.511:150.47:236:47Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:286.16:006.311:400.47:246:46Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:236.46:516.312:080.212:370.37:246:45Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:146.67:376.312:570.11:290.27:256:44Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:006.78:216.11:440.02:190.27:266:43Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:446.79:056.02:280.03:050.37:276:42Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:266.69:475.83:100.13:500.57:276:40Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:076.410:295.53:510.34:320.77:286:39Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:486.211:125.34:300.65:131.07:296:38Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:295.911:565.15:100.85:551.27:306:37Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:125.75:511.16:391.47:316:36Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:445.012:595.66:361.37:261.67:316:35Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:354.91:505.57:271.48:161.67:326:34Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:284.92:415.48:231.49:071.57:336:33Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:215.03:335.49:201.49:561.47:346:32Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:155.24:255.510:171.210:441.17:356:31Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:075.55:175.611:121.011:310.97:366:30Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:565.86:055.712:050.87:366:29Waning Crescent31Thu
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 3:19 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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