Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 8:32 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 23m at 2:33 pm (5.2 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 - Nov 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:255.65:406.011:350.67:376:28Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:186.06:316.112:010.512:310.37:386:27Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:076.57:206.212:490.11:260.07:396:26New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:566.88:096.11:37-0.22:19-0.17:406:26New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:477.09:006.02:26-0.43:13-0.27:416:25New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:407.09:545.83:15-0.44:06-0.27:426:24Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:357.09:505.63:06-0.43:590.06:435:23Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:346.710:505.43:58-0.24:550.26:435:23Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:366.511:545.24:540.15:550.56:445:22Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:406.25:560.46:570.66:455:21First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:005.11:426.07:030.77:580.76:465:20First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:045.22:425.88:100.88:550.66:475:20First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:065.33:385.79:140.89:480.66:485:19Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:035.54:305.610:130.710:370.56:495:19Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:555.75:165.511:070.711:220.46:505:18Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:415.95:585.511:560.66:515:17Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:226.06:385.412:030.312:410.56:525:17Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:006.17:175.312:420.31:230.56:525:16Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:376.17:565.11:190.32:040.66:535:16Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:136.08:345.01:550.42:420.66:545:16Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:485.99:124.82:300.53:180.86:555:15Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:235.79:494.63:060.63:540.96:565:15Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:585.610:264.53:420.74:311.06:575:14Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:375.511:074.44:220.85:111.16:585:14Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:215.411:554.45:060.95:561.26:595:14Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:115.35:580.96:471.17:005:14Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:504.51:065.36:580.97:410.97:005:13Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:484.72:035.38:020.88:360.67:015:13Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:495.13:015.39:060.69:300.37:025:13Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:505.54:015.410:090.410:25-0.17:035:13Waning Crescent30Tue
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 5:32 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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