Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 21m at 7:30 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:45 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:315.23:484.59:510.39:54-0.17:225:24Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:265.34:414.410:480.310:44-0.17:225:25Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:165.45:304.411:390.311:31-0.27:225:25Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:015.46:164.412:270.27:225:26Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:435.46:594.412:16-0.21:100.27:225:27Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:235.47:404.412:59-0.21:510.17:225:28Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:015.48:204.41:39-0.22:280.27:225:29Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:385.38:594.32:18-0.23:040.27:225:29Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:145.29:354.22:55-0.13:360.37:225:30Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:475.010:104.23:320.04:080.37:225:31Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:204.910:454.24:100.24:410.47:225:32Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:554.711:254.34:520.35:170.47:225:33Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:364.65:400.55:590.37:225:34Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:114.412:234.46:360.66:480.27:225:35Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:064.51:174.37:380.67:430.17:225:36Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:064.72:184.28:440.58:420.07:215:37Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:135.03:254.29:500.39:45-0.27:215:37Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:225.34:344.310:540.110:48-0.57:215:38Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:275.75:384.511:53-0.311:49-0.87:215:39Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:256.06:364.812:49-0.67:205:40New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:216.27:335.012:47-1.11:42-0.97:205:41New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:156.38:295.21:43-1.32:32-1.17:195:42New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:086.29:245.32:38-1.43:22-1.17:195:43Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:596.010:185.33:31-1.24:10-1.17:195:44Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:495.711:125.34:25-1.04:58-0.97:185:45Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:405.35:20-0.65:47-0.77:185:46Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:085.212:314.96:19-0.26:39-0.47:175:47First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:045.11:244.57:210.17:32-0.27:165:48First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:005.02:184.28:240.48:260.07:165:49First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:564.93:144.09:240.59:200.17:155:50Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:534.94:114.010:220.510:140.17:155:51Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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