Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:55 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 30m at 2:35 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:115.88:344.71:530.22:400.57:045:13Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:455.89:094.62:310.23:180.57:055:13Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:215.79:464.63:100.23:570.67:065:13Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:015.710:284.53:520.34:390.67:075:13Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:465.611:184.64:380.35:250.67:075:13Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:385.55:310.46:180.67:085:13Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:184.712:375.56:320.47:150.47:095:13Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:234.91:385.47:390.48:140.27:105:13Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:285.22:415.48:460.39:11-0.17:105:13Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:335.53:455.49:510.110:09-0.47:115:13Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:365.94:475.410:54-0.211:05-0.67:125:14Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:356.35:455.411:54-0.411:59-0.87:135:14Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:296.56:405.412:50-0.67:135:14New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:226.77:335.312:52-0.91:43-0.77:145:14New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:156.68:265.21:44-0.92:35-0.77:155:15New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:076.49:195.12:34-0.83:25-0.57:155:15Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:586.110:114.93:24-0.64:14-0.37:165:16Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:485.811:034.74:14-0.25:020.07:165:16Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:375.411:564.65:040.15:520.27:175:16Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:275.15:590.56:430.47:175:17First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:504.51:164.86:570.77:330.57:185:17First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:434.52:064.67:560.98:220.57:185:18First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:354.62:564.58:530.99:090.57:195:18First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:284.73:474.49:490.89:550.47:195:19Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:194.94:384.410:410.710:400.37:205:20Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:075.15:264.411:300.511:230.17:205:20Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:525.36:114.512:150.47:205:21Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:335.46:534.512:060.012:570.27:215:21Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:125.57:344.512:47-0.21:380.17:215:22Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:515.68:134.51:29-0.32:180.07:215:23Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:295.68:484.52:10-0.42:570.07:215:24Full Moon31Thu
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 5:45 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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