Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 08m at 8:59 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:43 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:245.14:304.410:450.310:40-0.27:215:24Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:185.55:264.611:390.011:35-0.57:225:25Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:095.86:184.812:30-0.37:225:25New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:586.07:095.112:28-0.81:20-0.67:225:26New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:486.28:015.21:21-1.12:09-0.97:225:27New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:386.28:545.42:13-1.22:57-1.07:225:28New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:286.19:485.43:05-1.23:45-1.17:225:29Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:205.910:435.43:58-1.04:34-1.07:225:29Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:135.611:425.44:53-0.85:25-0.97:225:30Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:095.35:53-0.56:20-0.77:225:31First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:425.31:074.96:57-0.27:17-0.67:225:32First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:445.32:064.78:030.08:15-0.47:225:33First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:465.23:074.59:070.19:14-0.47:225:34Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:485.34:074.410:090.110:11-0.47:225:35Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:465.35:044.411:060.011:05-0.47:215:36Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:385.45:554.511:580.011:56-0.57:215:36Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:245.46:414.612:44-0.17:215:37Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:065.47:244.712:43-0.51:27-0.27:215:38Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:455.48:054.71:26-0.52:06-0.27:205:39Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:225.38:454.72:07-0.52:43-0.27:205:40Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:575.29:224.72:46-0.43:16-0.17:205:41Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:315.09:584.63:23-0.23:470.07:195:42Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:044.810:334.54:000.04:180.17:195:43Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:384.611:094.54:380.24:500.17:185:44Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:144.411:494.55:210.45:280.27:185:45Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:574.36:090.56:120.27:175:46Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:364.512:464.17:050.67:050.27:175:47Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:324.61:434.18:070.68:040.17:165:48Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:354.72:474.19:100.59:07-0.17:165:49Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:435.03:544.310:120.210:11-0.37:155:50Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:485.34:594.611:10-0.111:12-0.77:145:51Waning Crescent31Tue
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 11:51 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 First 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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