32.7533’ N, 79.8767’ W

Fort Sumter, SC

74°
H -°
L 53°
N
8mph
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 57m 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 - May 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:225.25:055.310:430.111:150.05:367:04Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:185.45:565.811:33-0.25:357:05Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:095.56:456.212:11-0.312:23-0.55:347:06Full Moon3Wed
4Thu7:005.57:356.41:05-0.51:12-0.75:337:06Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:525.58:276.51:58-0.72:01-0.85:327:07Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:455.39:216.52:51-0.72:51-0.75:317:08Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:415.210:186.33:44-0.63:43-0.55:307:09Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:405.011:176.14:39-0.44:37-0.35:297:09Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:424.85:36-0.25:370.05:287:10Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:205.812:474.76:370.06:420.35:287:11Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:225.51:504.77:370.17:490.55:277:11Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:225.32:514.88:350.28:540.55:267:12Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:205.23:495.09:300.19:550.55:257:13Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:145.14:425.210:200.110:510.45:257:14Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:035.05:295.411:060.011:410.35:247:14Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:475.06:115.611:480.05:237:15Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:284.96:505.712:280.212:280.05:237:16New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:084.87:275.71:110.21:060.05:227:16New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:484.78:035.71:520.21:420.15:217:17New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:274.68:385.62:310.32:180.25:217:18New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:064.49:125.53:080.32:530.35:207:19Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:444.39:475.43:440.53:290.45:207:19Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:224.210:235.24:200.64:070.55:197:20Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:024.111:035.14:580.74:500.65:197:21Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:474.111:515.15:410.75:400.75:187:21First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:394.26:290.76:380.75:187:22First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:445.01:344.47:220.67:400.75:177:22First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:415.02:324.78:150.48:440.55:177:23First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:395.03:325.19:100.19:480.35:167:24Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:405.14:325.610:05-0.210:500.05:167:24Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:415.15:296.010:59-0.411:50-0.35:167:25Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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