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 4h 54m 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 - Jan 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:545.510:274.83:46-0.64:20-0.47:215:24Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:415.311:204.94:37-0.55:07-0.47:225:25Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:335.15:33-0.35:59-0.47:225:25Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:204.912:314.96:35-0.16:56-0.47:225:26Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:255.01:344.77:410.07:57-0.47:225:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:315.12:394.68:480.08:58-0.47:225:28Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:385.33:474.59:53-0.110:00-0.57:225:29Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:435.54:524.610:55-0.311:01-0.77:225:29Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:425.75:504.711:52-0.411:57-0.87:225:30Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:355.86:434.812:45-0.67:225:31New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:245.87:334.912:50-0.81:34-0.77:225:32New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:115.78:204.91:39-0.82:20-0.77:225:33New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:545.59:054.82:26-0.73:03-0.67:225:34New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:355.39:494.73:11-0.53:43-0.57:225:35Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:145.010:314.63:53-0.34:22-0.37:215:36Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:544.811:134.54:350.05:00-0.17:215:36Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:354.511:574.45:190.35:400.17:215:37Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:184.26:060.56:220.27:215:38First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:454.41:064.06:590.77:080.37:205:39First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:354.31:583.97:550.87:580.37:205:40First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:284.42:533.88:520.88:510.37:205:41First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:254.53:503.99:490.79:460.17:195:42Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:224.74:464.010:430.510:39-0.17:195:43Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:144.95:374.211:330.211:31-0.37:185:44Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:025.26:244.412:200.07:185:45Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:465.47:084.712:21-0.61:04-0.37:175:46Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:285.57:524.91:09-0.81:47-0.67:175:47Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:115.68:375.01:57-1.02:31-0.87:165:48Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:555.69:245.22:45-1.13:14-0.97:165:49Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:405.510:145.23:34-1.03:59-0.97:155:50Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:285.311:085.24:25-0.84:46-0.87:145:51Waning 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 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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