Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:14 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 11:03 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Nov 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:215.02:055.97:210.88:180.96:375:29First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:245.03:045.78:280.99:150.86:375:28First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:255.14:005.69:300.910:070.76:385:27Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:215.34:495.610:280.810:540.66:395:26Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:115.55:345.511:200.711:370.56:405:25Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:555.76:145.512:070.76:415:24Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:355.96:535.412:170.412:510.66:425:24Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:135.97:315.312:540.41:330.66:435:23Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:495.98:085.11:300.42:120.76:445:22Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:245.98:464.92:050.52:500.86:445:21Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:585.89:234.72:390.63:260.96:455:21Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:335.69:594.63:140.74:021.16:465:20Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:085.510:374.43:510.84:401.26:475:19Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:495.411:194.44:310.95:231.36:485:19Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:365.35:181.06:121.36:495:18Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:114.412:305.36:131.07:061.26:505:18Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:094.51:285.37:161.08:021.06:515:17Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:104.72:275.48:200.88:570.76:525:17Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:125.13:275.49:240.69:520.46:535:16Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:135.54:265.510:270.310:450.06:535:16Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:106.05:225.611:270.011:37-0.36:545:15Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:046.46:165.612:24-0.26:555:15New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:566.77:095.612:29-0.61:19-0.46:565:15New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:506.88:035.51:20-0.72:13-0.46:575:14New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:456.78:595.32:12-0.73:07-0.46:585:14Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:426.69:575.13:05-0.54:00-0.26:595:14Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:406.310:565.03:58-0.34:540.07:005:13Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:396.011:584.84:540.05:510.37:015:13Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:385.65:550.36:500.47:015:13First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:004.81:355.47:000.67:470.57:025:13First Quarter30Sun
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 2:08 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 Crescent (11% 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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