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 2h 00m at 7:13 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:056.910:286.13:47-0.34:250.17:137:04Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:556.811:175.84:330.05:160.57:147:03Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:466.55:180.36:080.97:157:02Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:085.412:376.26:050.67:031.27:157:01Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:015.11:326.06:571.08:021.57:166:59Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:564.92:275.87:531.29:001.67:176:58Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:524.93:225.68:521.49:551.77:176:57Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:484.94:165.69:491.410:471.67:186:55Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:435.05:075.710:451.311:331.57:196:54Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:355.25:555.811:361.27:206:53Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:235.56:375.812:151.312:241.17:206:52Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:055.77:165.912:541.11:090.97:216:50Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:455.97:535.81:291.01:510.87:226:49New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:226.08:285.72:030.82:330.87:226:48New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:566.19:025.62:370.73:140.87:236:47New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:296.29:365.43:110.73:550.87:246:46New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:046.210:135.33:480.74:370.97:256:44Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:436.210:555.24:270.75:221.17:266:43Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:306.111:455.05:110.76:131.27:266:42Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:276.06:020.87:111.37:276:41First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:465.01:356.07:020.98:141.37:286:40First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:555.02:466.08:120.99:181.17:296:39First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:075.23:546.19:230.810:180.87:296:38First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:175.54:586.210:310.611:150.57:306:37Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:235.95:566.311:360.47:316:35Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:216.36:496.412:090.212:360.27:326:34Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:146.77:386.312:59-0.11:320.07:336:33Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:046.98:266.21:47-0.32:250.07:346:32Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:527.09:145.92:33-0.33:160.17:346:31Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:406.910:015.73:19-0.24:060.27:356:31Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:266.710:495.44:030.14:530.57:366:30Waning 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 10:25 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 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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