Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 12:00 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 5:52 am (4.4 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 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:006.29:195.72:37-1.53:11-1.47:145:52Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:506.010:125.63:29-1.43:58-1.37:135:53Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:405.611:045.54:22-1.04:46-1.17:125:54Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:305.211:585.35:15-0.65:36-0.77:125:55Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:224.86:12-0.26:28-0.47:115:56First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:535.11:164.57:120.17:23-0.17:105:56First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:484.92:114.38:130.48:180.07:095:57First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:454.83:074.29:120.59:140.17:085:58First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:414.84:034.210:080.510:080.17:085:59Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:354.84:564.310:590.410:590.07:076:00Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:245.05:454.511:460.211:46-0.17:066:01Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:085.16:294.612:280.17:056:02Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:485.27:104.812:30-0.31:060.07:046:03Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:265.27:494.91:11-0.41:42-0.17:036:04Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:025.28:254.91:50-0.42:15-0.27:026:05Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:355.28:584.92:28-0.42:48-0.27:016:05Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:065.19:284.93:06-0.33:20-0.27:006:06Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:375.09:595.03:44-0.23:54-0.26:596:07Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:124.810:375.04:25-0.14:32-0.26:586:08Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:534.711:245.05:110.05:16-0.26:576:09Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:444.66:050.26:09-0.16:566:10Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:215.012:434.57:070.37:11-0.16:556:11Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:305.11:514.58:130.28:18-0.26:546:11Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:445.23:044.69:190.19:27-0.36:526:12Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:595.44:174.910:23-0.210:34-0.66:516:13Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:065.75:235.211:23-0.611:37-0.96:506:14Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:046.06:215.612:18-0.96:496:15Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:586.17:155.912:35-1.21:09-1.26:486:16New Moon28Fri
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 8:56 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 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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