32.7533’ N, 79.8767’ W

Fort Sumter, SC

59°
H -°
L 52°
NNE
6mph
High tide
4:24 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 10:29 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 4:24 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Sep 1870

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:286.05:500.06:390.55:576:48First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:375.41:316.06:480.27:440.65:586:47First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:395.22:346.07:490.38:480.75:596:46First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:425.13:376.18:520.49:490.65:596:44Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:455.14:376.19:530.410:470.66:006:43Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:465.25:316.210:520.311:400.56:016:42Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:415.36:206.211:460.36:016:40Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:305.47:036.212:280.412:360.36:026:39Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:155.57:446.11:120.31:230.36:036:38Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:585.68:245.91:540.32:070.46:036:36Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:395.69:025.72:330.42:490.66:046:35Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:185.69:395.53:090.53:280.86:056:34Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:565.510:165.33:430.74:071.06:056:32Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:345.410:555.14:170.84:471.26:066:31Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:135.411:374.94:521.05:301.46:066:30Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:575.35:321.16:191.66:076:28Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:234.712:455.36:181.27:131.76:086:27Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:144.61:395.47:111.28:101.66:086:26Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:094.62:355.58:081.19:071.56:096:24Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:074.73:345.79:071.010:031.36:106:23Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:065.04:325.910:060.710:560.96:106:22Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:025.35:256.211:040.411:460.66:116:20Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:545.66:146.411:590.26:126:19New Moon23Fri
24Sat6:436.07:026.512:340.312:52-0.16:126:17New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:336.37:506.51:210.01:45-0.26:136:16New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:246.58:406.42:08-0.22:38-0.26:146:15New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:176.69:326.22:55-0.33:31-0.16:146:13Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:126.610:265.93:44-0.24:250.16:156:12Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:106.511:235.64:340.05:230.36:166:11Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:126.45:290.26:240.66:166:09First Quarter30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8665728)

Common Questions About Fort Sumter, SC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Fort Sumter, SC?

Fort Sumter, SC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 78% 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 Fort Sumter, 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 Fort Sumter, SC?

Tide predictions for Fort Sumter, 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 Fort Sumter, SC?

Tide data for Fort Sumter, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8665728. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8665728.

What is the moon phase in Fort Sumter, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Fort Sumter, SC is Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, 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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