Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 16m at 6:07 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:21 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Mar 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:515.28:155.11:44-0.32:01-0.16:466:16Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:245.18:475.22:23-0.32:34-0.26:456:17Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:565.09:185.33:02-0.33:07-0.26:446:18Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:294.99:525.33:42-0.23:43-0.26:436:19Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:064.810:335.34:250.04:24-0.26:426:20Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:514.611:235.35:130.15:10-0.16:406:20Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:444.56:080.36:060.06:396:21Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:265.212:494.47:120.47:120.06:386:22Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:385.22:004.58:180.38:230.06:376:23Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:545.33:154.79:240.29:34-0.26:356:23Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:065.54:275.010:26-0.110:41-0.46:346:24Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:105.75:295.411:23-0.511:42-0.76:336:25Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:065.97:255.81:16-0.87:317:26Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:576.08:166.11:39-0.92:05-1.07:307:26New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:455.99:056.22:33-1.02:52-1.17:297:27New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:325.89:536.23:23-1.03:37-1.07:287:28New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:185.510:386.14:12-0.84:21-0.87:267:29Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:035.211:235.84:59-0.55:04-0.57:257:29Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:484.95:46-0.15:47-0.17:247:30Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:095.512:364.66:350.36:330.37:227:31Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:575.21:284.47:280.77:240.67:217:31First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:494.92:224.28:240.98:210.87:207:32First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:444.83:194.29:201.09:200.97:187:33First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:414.74:174.310:151.010:180.87:177:34First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:394.75:134.511:050.911:140.77:167:34Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:324.96:044.811:520.77:147:35Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:205.06:505.112:050.512:330.57:137:36Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:035.17:315.312:520.31:120.37:127:37Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:425.28:095.51:370.11:490.17:107:37Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:195.28:455.72:19-0.12:250.07:097:38Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:555.29:205.83:01-0.23:02-0.27:087:39Full 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 9:14 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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