Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 3:04 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:31 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Feb 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:315.47:354.512:58-0.31:45-0.17:145:52New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:095.48:144.61:41-0.52:24-0.37:135:53New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:455.48:524.82:23-0.63:01-0.47:125:54New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:215.49:334.93:07-0.63:40-0.57:115:55Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:005.210:175.03:52-0.54:20-0.57:115:56Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:425.011:065.14:40-0.35:04-0.57:105:57Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:314.75:35-0.15:54-0.47:095:57First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:035.212:294.56:380.16:50-0.37:085:58First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:075.21:344.27:470.37:52-0.37:075:59First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:175.22:464.18:570.38:58-0.37:066:00First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:315.34:004.210:060.210:05-0.47:056:01Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:435.45:084.411:090.011:09-0.67:056:02Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:455.66:074.712:06-0.37:046:03Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:395.87:004.912:08-0.812:58-0.57:036:04Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:285.87:495.11:02-0.91:45-0.67:026:05Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:135.88:365.21:52-1.02:29-0.67:016:06Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:555.69:205.22:40-0.93:10-0.57:006:06Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:345.310:025.23:24-0.73:47-0.46:596:07Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:125.010:435.04:08-0.44:23-0.26:586:08Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:504.711:244.94:510.04:590.16:566:09Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:314.45:370.35:360.36:556:10Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:084.712:154.26:260.66:170.56:546:11Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:564.61:054.07:200.87:060.76:536:12Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:494.51:593.88:170.98:010.86:526:12Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:474.52:583.89:150.99:000.76:516:13Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:484.63:593.910:110.89:590.66:506:14Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:464.84:554.111:020.610:550.36:496:15Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:375.15:444.411:490.411:470.06:476:16Waning Crescent28Tue
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 6:17 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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