32.7533’ N, 79.8767’ W

Fort Sumter, SC

87°
H -°
L 73°
SSE
8mph
Low tide
8:33 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 22m at 8:33 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:18 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Sep 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:145.211:304.95:000.75:251.26:537:45Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:495.25:330.86:071.46:547:44Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:064.712:295.36:100.96:551.56:547:43Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:474.51:175.36:541.07:511.66:557:41Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:374.42:135.47:471.08:521.66:567:40Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:364.43:155.58:470.99:551.56:567:39Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:404.54:215.79:500.810:561.36:577:37Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:474.75:256.010:540.511:540.96:587:36Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:525.06:246.311:560.26:587:35Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:505.47:176.512:470.512:550.06:597:33New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:445.98:076.61:380.21:51-0.37:007:32New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:376.28:576.62:26-0.12:46-0.47:007:31New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:316.49:476.43:14-0.33:41-0.37:017:29New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:256.610:386.14:01-0.44:34-0.27:017:28Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:196.611:305.84:48-0.35:290.17:027:27Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:166.45:360.06:260.57:037:25Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:255.41:156.26:280.37:270.87:037:24First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:235.12:166.07:260.68:311.07:047:23First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:234.93:175.98:280.89:321.27:057:21First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:244.84:185.89:311.010:311.27:057:20First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:244.85:155.810:321.011:251.17:067:19Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:224.96:055.811:281.07:077:17Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:135.16:495.812:131.012:200.97:077:16Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:595.37:285.812:570.91:060.87:087:15Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:405.58:055.81:360.81:490.87:097:13Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:195.68:415.72:130.82:300.87:097:12Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:565.78:165.51:470.72:090.96:106:11Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:305.78:505.42:190.82:461.06:116:09Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:035.79:225.12:500.83:231.16:116:08Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:345.79:544.93:220.94:001.36:126:07Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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