32.7533’ N, 79.8767’ W

Fort Sumter, SC

71°
H 84°
L 67°
SW
1mph
Low tide
5:51 am

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 1h 03m at 5:51 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:36 pm (5.5 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 - May 1879

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:365.13:275.19:080.39:410.35:367:04Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:395.24:295.510:040.010:450.05:357:05Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:415.35:276.010:59-0.311:45-0.35:347:06Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:395.36:216.411:52-0.65:337:06Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:345.37:146.612:42-0.512:44-0.85:327:07Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:295.38:086.71:37-0.61:36-0.85:317:08Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:245.29:036.62:31-0.72:29-0.75:307:09Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:215.19:596.33:24-0.63:21-0.55:297:09Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:194.910:566.04:17-0.44:15-0.25:287:10Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:174.811:535.75:11-0.15:110.15:287:11Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:184.76:070.16:120.45:277:12Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:505.41:174.77:040.37:160.75:267:12Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:455.12:144.77:580.48:190.85:257:13Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:374.93:084.98:490.49:180.85:257:14Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:284.83:595.09:370.310:130.85:247:14Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:174.74:475.210:210.311:040.75:237:15Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:034.65:315.411:040.211:500.55:237:16Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:474.66:115.611:440.25:227:17Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:294.66:495.612:340.512:220.25:217:17New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:094.57:265.71:150.41:000.25:217:18New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:494.58:025.61:540.41:380.25:207:19New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:284.48:375.62:320.42:160.25:207:19New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:054.39:125.53:090.42:540.35:197:20Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:424.29:485.43:450.53:340.35:197:21Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:214.210:295.44:240.54:180.45:187:21Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:064.311:155.35:050.55:080.55:187:22Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:594.55:530.46:050.55:177:23First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:085.212:584.76:440.37:090.55:177:23First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:055.11:595.07:390.18:150.55:167:24First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:045.03:015.48:35-0.19:210.35:167:24First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:075.04:045.79:32-0.310:260.15:167:25Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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