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 1h 25m at 4:45 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:04 pm (5.3 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 - Jan 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:085.32:294.88:250.18:39-0.47:225:24First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:085.33:284.69:280.29:35-0.37:225:25Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:085.44:264.610:270.110:30-0.47:225:26Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:035.45:194.611:220.111:21-0.47:225:27Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:525.56:084.612:120.07:225:27Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:365.56:524.712:09-0.412:57-0.17:225:28Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:165.57:354.712:54-0.41:39-0.17:225:29Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:555.48:164.71:37-0.42:18-0.17:225:30Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:325.48:554.62:17-0.42:54-0.17:225:31Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:075.29:334.62:55-0.33:270.07:225:31Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:415.110:094.53:32-0.13:590.17:225:32Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:154.910:454.44:090.14:310.27:225:33Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:494.711:224.44:490.25:050.27:225:34Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:284.55:330.45:450.27:225:35Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:054.412:134.46:250.66:320.27:215:36Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:554.51:044.37:230.67:260.27:215:37Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:534.62:034.28:250.68:250.07:215:38Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:564.83:074.39:290.49:28-0.27:215:39Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:035.14:144.410:300.110:30-0.57:205:40Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:065.55:174.711:28-0.311:30-0.87:205:41Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:035.86:145.012:23-0.77:205:42New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:566.17:095.312:27-1.21:15-1.07:195:42New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:486.28:035.51:23-1.42:05-1.37:195:43New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:396.28:585.62:17-1.52:54-1.47:185:44New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:316.19:525.73:10-1.43:43-1.47:185:45Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:225.810:475.64:03-1.24:31-1.27:175:46Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:145.411:435.54:58-0.95:22-1.07:175:47Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:095.15:56-0.56:16-0.77:165:48First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:425.31:064.76:59-0.17:12-0.57:165:49First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:415.12:034.48:020.18:10-0.37:155:50First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:415.03:034.39:050.29:08-0.27:145:51First Quarter31Mon
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 7:54 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 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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