Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 17m at 11:02 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:45 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Oct 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:085.02:466.08:150.69:161.17:137:05Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:195.13:536.09:230.610:180.97:147:03Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:275.44:576.110:290.511:160.67:147:02Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:315.75:556.211:320.37:157:01Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:296.06:476.212:100.412:310.27:166:59Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:206.37:356.212:590.21:250.17:166:58New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:086.58:196.11:460.12:160.17:176:57New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:546.69:035.92:300.13:050.27:186:55New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:396.59:465.63:130.23:520.47:186:54New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:226.310:285.43:530.44:360.67:196:53Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:056.111:115.24:330.65:200.97:206:52Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:495.811:565.05:120.96:051.27:216:50Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:365.65:541.16:531.47:216:49First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:454.81:265.46:401.37:441.67:226:48First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:374.72:195.37:321.58:371.67:236:47First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:314.73:125.38:301.59:271.67:246:46First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:264.84:045.39:281.510:161.47:246:44First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:205.04:545.410:251.411:021.27:256:43Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:135.25:425.511:191.211:461.07:266:42Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:015.56:275.512:111.07:276:41Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:455.87:095.612:290.712:590.87:276:40Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:276.17:495.61:110.51:470.67:286:39Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:086.38:305.61:530.32:340.57:296:38Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:516.59:145.52:370.13:220.47:306:37Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:376.510:025.43:230.14:100.57:316:36Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:286.510:555.34:100.15:010.67:316:35Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:236.310:545.14:010.24:540.76:325:34Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:246.24:560.35:530.86:335:33Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:005.112:306.05:580.56:560.86:345:32Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:085.21:355.97:060.67:580.86:355:31Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:145.32:375.88:130.68:570.66:365:30Third Quarter31Thu
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 1:53 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 Waxing Gibbous (73% 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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