Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 8:17 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 15m at 1:50 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Feb 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:444.710:564.54:270.24:530.17:145:52Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:204.511:364.45:070.45:310.27:135:53Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:004.35:530.56:140.27:125:54First Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:214.512:484.16:480.77:040.27:125:55First Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:144.61:424.17:480.78:000.27:115:55First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:134.72:444.18:520.68:590.07:105:56First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:184.93:504.29:560.410:01-0.37:095:57Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:245.24:544.510:560.111:01-0.67:085:58Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:245.65:514.811:52-0.311:58-1.07:075:59Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:195.96:455.112:45-0.77:076:00Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:116.17:385.412:53-1.31:35-1.07:066:01Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:036.38:315.61:47-1.52:24-1.27:056:02Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:546.29:245.72:40-1.63:13-1.37:046:03Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:456.010:185.73:32-1.44:01-1.27:036:04Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:365.711:145.64:26-1.24:50-1.07:026:05Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:305.45:22-0.85:42-0.77:016:05Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:125.512:265.06:22-0.56:38-0.47:006:06Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:125.31:244.77:25-0.17:37-0.26:596:07Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:145.22:244.58:280.18:380.06:586:08Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:155.13:244.49:290.19:370.06:576:09Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:155.14:244.410:270.110:340.06:566:10Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:105.25:174.511:200.111:26-0.16:556:11Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:575.36:044.712:070.06:536:11Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:405.36:474.812:14-0.212:50-0.16:526:12New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:195.47:274.912:57-0.21:29-0.26:516:13New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:565.38:055.01:38-0.32:06-0.26:506:14New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:325.38:415.02:16-0.22:40-0.26:496:15New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:065.19:145.02:52-0.23:12-0.16:486:16Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 5:03 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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