Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 11:52 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 5:37 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Jun 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:124.84:015.09:320.310:030.76:128:22First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:014.64:525.210:190.310:580.76:118:22Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:504.55:405.311:040.311:500.66:118:23Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:384.46:245.411:470.36:118:24Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:254.47:065.512:380.512:280.36:118:24Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:094.47:465.61:230.41:080.36:118:25Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:514.48:255.62:050.41:470.36:118:25Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:324.39:035.52:460.32:260.36:108:26Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:124.39:405.53:250.33:040.36:108:26Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:504.310:155.44:020.33:430.36:108:26Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:284.210:505.34:390.44:230.36:108:27Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:074.311:275.25:170.45:060.46:108:27Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:514.45:570.35:530.56:108:28Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:085.112:404.66:410.26:480.66:108:28Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:565.01:364.87:290.17:510.66:108:28Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:504.92:345.18:210.08:570.66:118:29Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:494.83:355.49:16-0.210:040.56:118:29Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:514.74:385.710:13-0.411:100.36:118:29Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:574.75:426.011:11-0.56:118:30Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:034.76:436.212:140.112:10-0.76:118:30Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:054.77:406.41:14-0.11:08-0.86:118:30New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:054.88:376.42:11-0.32:05-0.86:128:30New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:044.99:336.33:05-0.43:01-0.86:128:30New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:024.910:276.13:57-0.43:55-0.66:128:31Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:594.911:185.94:47-0.44:49-0.46:128:31Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:544.95:36-0.25:42-0.16:138:31Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:075.512:484.96:24-0.16:370.36:138:31Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:555.21:414.97:120.17:340.56:138:31First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:424.92:324.98:000.28:320.76:148:31First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:294.63:225.08:470.39:280.86:148:31First Quarter30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8665728)

Common Questions About Fort Sumter, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Fort Sumter, SC today?

Slack tide in Fort Sumter, SC is approximately 8:44 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Fort Sumter, SC?

Fort Sumter, SC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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