Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 7:30 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 34m at 1:37 pm (5.2 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 - Apr 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:254.95:564.611:500.911:550.77:077:39Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:155.06:434.912:320.77:067:40Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:585.17:255.112:430.41:100.57:047:41Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:375.28:035.41:280.21:460.37:037:41Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:135.28:395.52:100.12:200.27:027:42Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:485.29:125.72:520.02:550.07:017:43Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:235.19:465.83:330.03:310.06:597:43Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:594.910:225.84:150.04:080.06:587:44Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:394.811:045.84:590.14:500.06:577:45Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:254.711:555.75:470.35:360.16:567:45Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:194.56:410.46:310.36:547:46Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:565.61:244.57:420.57:360.46:537:47Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:085.52:364.58:480.58:490.46:527:48Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:215.53:494.79:520.410:010.36:517:48Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:325.64:585.110:520.111:090.16:497:49Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:365.76:015.511:49-0.16:487:50Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:325.86:555.912:12-0.212:40-0.46:477:51Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:225.87:456.31:09-0.41:28-0.66:467:51New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:095.78:316.42:03-0.52:14-0.76:457:52New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:545.59:166.42:53-0.52:58-0.66:447:53New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:395.39:596.33:41-0.43:40-0.46:427:53New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:235.010:416.14:27-0.14:21-0.16:417:54Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:084.811:235.85:120.25:020.26:407:55Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:534.55:560.55:440.56:397:56Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:075.412:434.36:440.86:310.86:387:56Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:565.21:364.27:351.17:241.16:377:57First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:484.92:324.28:281.28:231.26:367:58First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:444.83:284.39:211.29:231.26:357:59First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:394.84:244.510:111.110:221.16:347:59First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:344.85:174.710:570.911:170.96:338:00Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 4:33 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 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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