Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 9:55 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 23m at 3:50 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 - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:495.34:425.410:190.010:530.06:318:01Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:555.35:455.811:16-0.311:57-0.26:308:01Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:575.46:426.212:12-0.56:308:02Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:545.47:366.512:56-0.51:05-0.76:298:03Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:485.48:276.61:51-0.61:56-0.86:288:04Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:405.39:186.52:45-0.72:46-0.76:278:04Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:325.210:096.33:36-0.63:35-0.56:268:05Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:245.010:596.14:26-0.44:24-0.36:258:06Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:154.811:485.75:14-0.25:120.06:248:07Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:074.76:030.16:020.46:238:07Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:385.41:004.66:530.36:560.76:238:08Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:295.11:544.57:450.57:530.96:228:09Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:194.92:474.68:360.68:521.06:218:09Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:094.73:394.79:240.69:501.16:208:10Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:594.64:314.810:110.610:441.06:208:11Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:504.65:215.010:550.511:360.86:198:12Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:394.66:075.311:390.46:188:12Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:264.66:505.512:240.712:210.36:188:13Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:104.67:305.61:100.51:020.16:178:14New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:524.68:095.71:530.41:420.06:178:14New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:324.68:465.82:340.32:240.06:168:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:124.69:245.83:150.23:06-0.16:168:16New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:524.510:045.83:560.13:49-0.16:158:16Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:364.610:475.84:390.14:35-0.16:158:17Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:244.611:355.75:230.15:250.06:148:18Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:184.76:110.16:190.16:148:18Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:285.51:184.87:030.07:210.26:138:19First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:265.42:215.07:590.08:270.36:138:20First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:275.33:245.38:57-0.29:330.26:138:20First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:295.14:265.69:54-0.310:380.16:128:21Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:315.05:285.910:51-0.411:41-0.16:128:21Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 6:52 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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