Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 10:28 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 4:17 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jan 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:536.47:195.312:31-1.21:22-0.97:225:24Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:486.58:165.31:26-1.42:16-1.07:225:25Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:446.59:125.32:20-1.43:07-1.07:225:26Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:386.310:085.33:14-1.33:58-0.97:225:26Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:316.011:055.24:07-1.14:49-0.87:225:27Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:245.75:02-0.75:41-0.57:225:28Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:025.112:175.35:59-0.46:35-0.37:225:29Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:595.01:105.07:00-0.17:30-0.17:225:30Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:564.92:024.78:010.28:230.07:225:31Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:514.92:554.59:000.39:140.07:225:31Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:455.03:484.49:570.310:040.07:225:32Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:375.04:394.310:500.210:520.07:225:33Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:255.25:274.411:380.111:37-0.17:225:34Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:095.36:124.512:230.07:225:35Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:505.36:544.512:19-0.21:05-0.17:225:36New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:295.47:344.512:59-0.21:44-0.17:215:37New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:075.48:124.51:38-0.32:21-0.17:215:38New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:425.38:484.52:15-0.32:56-0.17:215:39New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:155.29:214.52:52-0.33:31-0.17:205:40Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:465.19:554.53:29-0.24:06-0.17:205:40Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:195.010:324.64:09-0.14:43-0.17:205:41Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:564.811:174.64:530.05:25-0.17:195:42Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:424.75:440.26:14-0.17:195:43First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:104.712:374.66:440.37:09-0.27:185:44First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:114.91:404.57:510.38:09-0.37:185:45First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:185.12:484.49:000.29:12-0.57:175:46Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:295.34:014.510:080.010:15-0.77:175:47Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:405.65:094.711:12-0.411:17-1.07:165:48Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:435.96:105.012:10-0.77:165:49Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:416.27:075.212:16-1.31:05-1.07:155:50Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:356.38:025.41:12-1.51:57-1.17:145:51Full Moon31Wed
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 7:22 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (67% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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