Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 18m at 10:10 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:50 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Nov 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:335.98:565.02:160.62:590.96:375:28Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:065.99:304.92:530.63:370.96:385:27Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:435.810:084.83:330.64:161.06:395:27Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:255.810:534.84:160.75:011.06:405:26Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:145.711:484.95:050.75:511.06:405:25Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:115.76:020.86:480.96:415:24Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:525.01:125.67:060.77:470.76:425:23Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:575.22:155.78:120.68:450.56:435:23Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:035.63:195.79:180.59:430.26:445:22Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:085.94:225.710:220.210:40-0.16:455:21Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:086.35:215.811:230.011:35-0.46:465:20Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:046.66:165.812:20-0.26:475:20New Moon12Fri
13Sat6:586.87:105.812:28-0.51:15-0.46:485:19New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:516.98:035.71:20-0.62:08-0.46:485:19New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:446.78:565.52:11-0.53:00-0.26:495:18Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:376.59:505.33:02-0.33:500.06:505:17Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:296.210:435.23:520.04:410.26:515:17Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:225.911:385.04:430.35:320.56:525:16Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:145.55:370.66:250.76:535:16First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:334.91:055.36:350.97:170.86:545:16First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:284.81:555.17:351.18:080.86:555:15First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:214.92:454.98:331.18:560.86:565:15First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:135.03:354.89:281.19:420.76:575:14Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:045.14:244.810:211.010:270.66:575:14Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:525.35:124.811:100.911:090.56:585:14Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:375.55:564.811:550.711:510.46:595:14Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:185.66:384.812:380.67:005:13Full Moon27Sat
28Sun6:575.77:184.812:310.31:190.57:015:13Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:355.87:574.81:110.21:580.47:025:13Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:125.88:344.71:510.12:380.47:035:13Full Moon30Tue
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 1:00 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 65% 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 (65% 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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