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 2h 23m at 8:05 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:256.26:374.912:50-0.67:225:24New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:226.47:345.012:48-1.01:44-0.87:225:25New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:176.48:305.11:43-1.12:37-0.97:225:26New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:126.39:265.02:37-1.13:27-0.87:225:26Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:046.110:215.03:30-0.94:16-0.77:225:27Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:555.711:154.94:23-0.75:06-0.57:225:28Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:465.45:18-0.35:56-0.37:225:29Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:104.812:365.06:150.16:47-0.17:225:30First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:044.81:254.77:150.37:370.07:225:31First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:574.72:154.48:150.58:260.17:225:31First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:504.83:064.29:130.69:150.27:225:32First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:424.83:594.110:090.610:030.17:225:33Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:334.94:504.111:000.510:500.17:225:34Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:215.15:394.211:480.411:360.07:225:35Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:055.26:234.312:310.37:225:36Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:475.37:054.312:19-0.11:120.27:215:37Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:265.37:454.31:01-0.21:500.17:215:38Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:035.38:234.31:41-0.32:260.17:215:39Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:385.38:584.42:20-0.43:010.07:205:40Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:125.39:324.42:59-0.43:350.07:205:40Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:465.210:084.53:40-0.34:11-0.17:205:41Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:235.110:494.64:23-0.24:49-0.17:195:42Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:054.911:394.75:120.05:33-0.17:195:43Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:554.76:080.16:24-0.27:185:44Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:384.812:534.57:130.27:22-0.27:185:45Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:435.01:574.38:210.28:24-0.37:175:46Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:545.23:074.39:300.19:29-0.47:175:47Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:085.44:204.410:36-0.110:35-0.67:165:48Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:165.75:274.611:38-0.411:38-0.87:165:49Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:165.96:274.812:35-0.67:155:50New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:126.17:235.012:36-1.11:27-0.87:145:51New Moon31Mon
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 11:19 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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