Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 8:32 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:155.510:475.04:11-0.74:39-0.67:145:52Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:035.211:435.15:04-0.55:27-0.57:135:53Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:574.96:03-0.36:20-0.57:125:54Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:445.112:564.67:07-0.17:19-0.47:115:55Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:505.22:014.48:150.08:21-0.37:115:56Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:595.23:094.39:220.09:25-0.37:105:57Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:085.44:194.310:27-0.110:29-0.47:095:58Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:135.55:224.511:27-0.211:29-0.67:085:59Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:095.76:174.712:21-0.47:075:59Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:595.87:074.812:25-0.71:10-0.57:066:00New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:465.77:544.91:16-0.81:56-0.67:066:01New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:295.68:385.02:03-0.72:39-0.67:056:02New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:095.59:205.02:48-0.63:18-0.57:046:03Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:475.210:004.93:30-0.43:55-0.37:036:04Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:244.910:394.84:11-0.14:30-0.17:026:05Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:024.711:194.74:510.25:060.17:016:06Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:424.45:340.55:440.37:006:07First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:014.612:274.16:230.76:260.56:596:07First Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:484.51:173.97:170.97:150.66:586:08First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:404.52:113.88:151.08:090.66:576:09First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:374.63:103.89:140.99:070.56:556:10First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:384.74:104.010:120.810:050.36:546:11Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:384.95:064.211:050.611:010.06:536:12Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:315.25:554.511:530.311:53-0.36:526:13Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:185.56:404.812:38-0.16:516:13Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:025.77:255.112:43-0.61:22-0.36:506:14Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:455.88:095.41:32-0.92:05-0.66:496:15Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:285.98:555.62:21-1.02:47-0.86:476:16Full Moon28Sun
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 11:33 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 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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