32.7533’ N, 79.8767’ W

Fort Sumter, SC

83°
H 84°
L 67°
SW
8mph
Low tide
6:56 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 47m at 6:56 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:46 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Sep 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:106.311:185.54:33-0.25:180.35:586:48Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:106.25:250.06:200.65:586:47First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:165.11:116.06:220.37:240.85:596:45First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:174.92:135.97:230.58:271.05:596:44First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:184.83:155.88:260.79:271.06:006:43Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:194.84:145.89:270.710:231.06:016:42Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:194.95:065.810:260.711:140.96:016:40Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:135.05:525.811:190.711:590.86:026:39Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:005.26:325.812:070.66:036:38Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:435.47:105.812:400.712:510.66:036:36Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:235.57:465.71:180.61:330.76:046:35Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:015.68:225.61:540.62:130.86:056:34Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:375.68:575.42:270.62:500.96:056:32Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:115.69:305.22:590.73:271.06:066:31Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:445.510:035.03:300.84:031.26:076:30Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:185.510:384.84:030.94:431.46:076:28Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:575.511:184.64:411.05:271.66:086:27Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:445.55:251.06:201.76:086:26Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:084.612:415.56:181.17:201.76:096:24Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:074.61:445.67:191.08:221.56:106:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:124.72:495.78:240.99:231.36:106:21Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:195.03:536.09:290.710:200.96:116:20Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:245.34:526.210:320.411:140.56:126:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:235.85:466.411:310.16:126:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:186.26:376.512:050.212:28-0.16:136:16New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:106.67:276.512:54-0.11:24-0.36:146:15New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:036.88:186.31:42-0.32:18-0.36:146:13New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:576.99:106.02:30-0.33:12-0.16:156:12Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:516.810:035.73:19-0.24:050.16:166:11Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:486.610:595.44:080.05:010.56:166:09Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 31% 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 (31% 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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