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 3h 24m 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 - Feb 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:046.18:165.11:32-1.22:17-1.07:145:52New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:536.09:075.22:24-1.23:04-1.07:135:53New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:405.89:565.23:15-1.03:49-0.87:125:54Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:255.510:445.14:03-0.74:32-0.67:125:55Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:095.111:314.94:52-0.45:16-0.47:115:56Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:544.75:430.06:00-0.17:105:56First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:194.812:404.46:380.46:460.17:095:57First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:094.71:304.17:350.67:350.37:085:58First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:004.62:223.98:330.88:260.47:085:59First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:554.63:193.99:300.89:200.47:076:00Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:514.64:163.910:240.710:130.47:066:01Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:464.85:094.111:150.611:040.27:056:02Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:365.05:574.212:000.47:046:03Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:215.16:414.412:410.27:036:04Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:015.37:214.612:36-0.21:200.17:026:05Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:395.47:584.71:19-0.41:56-0.17:016:06Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:145.48:344.82:01-0.52:31-0.27:006:06Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:495.49:104.92:42-0.53:07-0.36:596:07Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:245.39:485.13:25-0.53:44-0.46:586:08Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:025.110:305.14:10-0.44:23-0.46:576:09Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:464.911:205.24:59-0.25:07-0.36:566:10Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:374.65:550.05:59-0.26:556:11Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:195.212:374.46:590.26:59-0.16:546:11Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:275.21:454.38:070.38:06-0.16:526:12Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:425.22:594.39:160.29:16-0.16:516:13Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:585.44:144.410:220.110:25-0.36:506:14Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:075.65:204.711:22-0.211:28-0.66:496:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:055.86:175.012:17-0.56:486:16Waning Crescent28Mon
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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