Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 57m at 9:00 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:38 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Jan 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:465.32:114.88:110.18:28-0.57:225:24First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:525.43:174.79:180.09:29-0.67:225:25Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:585.64:224.710:22-0.110:28-0.77:225:26Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:015.75:224.811:22-0.311:25-0.87:225:27Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:575.96:174.912:17-0.47:225:28Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:475.97:075.012:19-0.91:08-0.57:225:28Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:345.97:555.01:10-0.91:55-0.67:225:29Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:185.88:425.01:58-0.92:39-0.57:225:30Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:005.69:264.92:43-0.73:21-0.47:225:31Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:405.410:084.83:26-0.53:59-0.27:225:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:185.110:514.74:08-0.24:36-0.17:225:33Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:574.811:344.64:510.15:130.17:225:34Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:384.65:360.35:520.37:225:34Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:204.512:234.46:250.66:350.47:215:35Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:094.41:114.27:190.77:220.47:215:36Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:014.52:034.18:150.88:130.47:215:37Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:554.52:594.09:120.79:070.37:215:38Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:524.73:564.110:080.510:020.17:205:39Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:474.94:524.311:010.310:56-0.17:205:40Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:365.25:424.511:510.011:48-0.47:205:41Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:225.56:294.712:37-0.37:195:42New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:065.77:154.912:37-0.71:23-0.67:195:43New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:505.88:015.11:26-0.92:07-0.87:185:44New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:345.88:495.32:15-1.12:52-1.07:185:45New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:205.89:385.43:04-1.13:37-1.17:185:46Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:075.610:305.43:55-1.04:24-1.17:175:47Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:585.311:265.44:48-0.75:13-0.97:165:48Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:545.05:46-0.56:07-0.87:165:48First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:275.312:544.86:50-0.27:06-0.67:155:49First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:325.31:584.67:570.08:08-0.57:155:50First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:385.23:044.59:040.09:11-0.57:145:51Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 12:19 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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