Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 4:04 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 42m at 10:07 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Oct 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:415.97:086.112:320.712:520.77:137:04Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:256.17:476.01:150.61:390.67:147:03Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:056.28:255.91:550.52:230.77:157:02Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:436.29:035.82:320.53:040.87:157:00Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:206.29:405.63:080.63:430.97:166:59Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:566.110:175.43:420.74:211.17:176:58Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:316.010:545.24:160.94:581.37:186:56Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:075.911:325.04:511.05:351.57:186:55Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:465.75:281.16:171.77:196:54Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:134.812:325.66:111.37:041.87:206:53Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:014.81:245.67:021.37:581.87:206:51Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:564.82:205.68:001.38:541.77:216:50Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:544.93:185.79:021.29:501.47:226:49Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:545.24:165.910:051.010:431.17:236:48Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:545.65:136.011:060.811:360.77:236:46Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:506.06:076.212:050.57:246:45Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:436.56:586.312:260.31:010.27:256:44New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:346.87:486.31:160.01:560.07:266:43New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:257.18:396.22:05-0.22:50-0.17:266:42New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:197.29:336.12:55-0.33:43-0.17:276:41New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:147.110:285.93:46-0.34:370.07:286:40Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:126.911:275.74:38-0.15:320.37:296:38Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:136.75:320.16:290.57:306:37Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:295.51:166.46:310.57:300.87:306:36First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:335.42:186.27:360.78:310.97:316:35First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:365.33:176.08:430.99:300.97:326:34First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:375.44:135.89:471.010:240.87:336:33First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:355.55:055.710:461.011:130.77:346:32Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:285.75:535.711:410.911:590.67:346:31Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:165.96:365.612:310.87:356:30Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:596.17:175.612:410.61:170.87:366:29Full Moon31Thu
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 1:05 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 94% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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