Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 14m at 4:54 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:45 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Dec 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:235.43:325.09:470.69:540.17:045:13Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:235.84:325.110:480.410:50-0.27:055:13Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:206.15:305.211:450.111:45-0.57:065:13Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:146.46:265.412:41-0.27:075:13New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:086.67:215.412:40-0.71:35-0.47:075:13New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:036.78:175.51:34-0.82:28-0.67:085:13New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:596.79:155.42:28-0.93:20-0.67:095:13Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:556.510:145.43:23-0.84:11-0.57:105:13Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:526.211:135.34:18-0.55:04-0.47:115:13Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:485.95:16-0.25:59-0.27:115:13First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:145.312:455.66:190.16:55-0.17:125:14First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:155.31:405.27:230.37:500.07:135:14First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:135.32:355.08:270.48:440.07:135:14First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:105.43:294.89:280.59:360.07:145:15Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:055.44:214.710:250.510:260.07:155:15Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:565.55:114.711:170.411:130.07:155:15Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:415.65:574.712:040.37:165:16Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:235.66:404.712:480.27:165:16Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:035.77:214.712:40-0.11:300.27:175:16Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:425.68:014.71:20-0.12:080.27:175:17Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:185.68:404.61:59-0.12:440.27:185:17Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:545.59:174.52:370.03:180.37:185:18Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:275.39:524.53:130.03:500.37:195:18Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:005.210:274.53:510.24:230.37:195:19Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:345.011:044.54:310.34:590.37:205:20Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:134.911:484.65:160.45:400.37:205:20Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:594.86:090.56:270.27:205:21Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:414.712:524.67:090.67:210.17:215:22Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:404.91:504.68:140.58:19-0.17:215:22Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:445.12:554.59:190.49:21-0.37:215:23Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:535.44:034.610:240.17:215:24Waning Crescent31Thu
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 7:49 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 (88% 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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