32.7533’ N, 79.8767’ W

Fort Sumter, SC

74°
H 75°
L 52°
N
10mph
High tide
4:07 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 10:21 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 48m at 4:07 pm (5.3 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 - Jul 1871

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:165.07:026.512:29-0.412:26-0.85:187:35Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:155.07:596.51:26-0.61:23-0.85:197:35Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:155.08:556.42:20-0.72:18-0.85:197:35Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:145.09:506.23:13-0.63:13-0.65:197:35Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:125.010:445.94:04-0.54:07-0.35:207:35Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:084.911:365.64:54-0.45:020.05:207:34Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:044.95:45-0.26:000.35:217:34Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:265.312:594.96:360.07:000.65:217:34Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:165.01:515.07:260.17:590.75:227:34Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:044.72:415.08:140.28:560.85:227:34Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:524.53:305.19:010.29:500.85:237:33Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:424.44:195.29:460.310:420.75:247:33Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:324.45:055.310:320.311:300.75:247:33Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:214.45:495.411:160.25:257:32Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:074.46:315.512:150.611:59 AM0.25:257:32New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:514.47:115.612:570.512:420.25:267:32New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:344.47:505.61:370.41:230.15:277:31New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:154.48:275.62:160.42:040.15:277:31New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:554.49:035.52:530.32:460.15:287:30Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:334.59:395.53:290.33:280.25:287:30Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:124.610:185.44:060.34:120.35:297:29Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:554.711:015.34:450.25:010.45:307:29Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:444.911:505.25:290.15:560.55:307:28First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:405.16:190.06:580.55:317:27First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:445.01:395.37:120.08:030.55:327:27First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:444.92:425.68:10-0.19:080.45:327:26First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:474.83:475.89:10-0.210:130.35:337:25Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:544.84:526.110:11-0.311:150.15:347:25Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:014.95:536.311:13-0.55:347:24Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:035.06:506.412:13-0.212:12-0.65:357:23Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:025.17:456.41:08-0.31:09-0.65:367:23Full Moon31Mon
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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