32.7533’ N, 79.8767’ W

Fort Sumter, SC

72°
H -°
L 53°
N
6mph
Low tide
10:21 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 03m at 10:21 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:24 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Apr 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:135.04:494.610:350.610:470.26:116:43Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:085.25:405.011:240.311:42-0.16:106:44Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:565.46:265.412:11-0.16:086:44Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:425.67:115.712:34-0.412:56-0.46:076:45Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:285.77:576.01:24-0.61:40-0.66:066:46Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:145.68:456.22:15-0.72:26-0.76:056:46Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:025.59:356.23:05-0.73:12-0.76:036:47Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:535.310:286.13:57-0.64:00-0.56:026:48Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:485.011:275.94:51-0.44:52-0.36:016:48Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:494.85:49-0.15:500.06:006:49Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:315.712:544.66:530.16:550.25:586:50Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:385.52:024.67:570.28:040.45:576:51Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:445.43:084.78:590.39:120.45:566:51Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:495.34:114.99:580.210:150.35:556:52Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:475.35:075.110:510.111:120.25:536:53Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:375.35:565.311:390.05:526:53Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:215.36:395.512:040.012:23-0.15:516:54Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:025.37:195.712:510.01:03-0.15:506:55New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:405.27:565.71:350.01:41-0.15:496:56New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:185.08:325.72:160.02:170.05:486:56New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:564.99:075.62:550.12:510.15:466:57New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:334.79:405.43:320.33:240.35:456:58Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:104.510:145.34:080.53:580.55:446:58Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:494.310:525.14:450.74:350.65:436:59Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:324.111:345.05:260.95:170.85:427:00Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:204.16:121.06:080.95:417:01First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:254.91:144.17:051.07:080.95:407:01First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:224.92:114.38:010.98:110.85:397:02First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:224.93:114.58:560.79:140.65:387:03First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:235.04:094.99:500.510:160.35:377:03Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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