Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 3:10 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 06m at 9:10 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Sep 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:484.52:405.38:010.99:171.56:547:44First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:484.53:455.59:030.810:191.36:547:43First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:544.64:535.810:090.711:191.06:557:42Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:024.85:566.111:150.46:567:40Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:075.26:516.312:150.712:170.16:567:39Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:055.67:436.51:080.31:16-0.16:577:38Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:006.08:336.61:58-0.12:12-0.36:587:36Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:546.39:246.52:47-0.33:07-0.36:587:35Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:486.510:146.33:34-0.54:02-0.26:597:34Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:426.511:066.04:21-0.44:560.07:007:32Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:366.511:585.65:09-0.35:510.37:007:31Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:336.35:580.06:500.77:017:30Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:545.31:326.16:520.37:531.07:017:28Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:535.02:325.97:500.68:561.27:027:27Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:534.83:325.88:510.89:571.37:037:26Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:524.84:315.79:510.910:541.37:037:24Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:514.85:265.710:500.911:461.27:047:23Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:465.06:145.711:440.97:057:22Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:355.26:565.812:321.112:330.87:057:20Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:195.37:345.81:131.01:190.87:067:19New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:595.58:115.81:500.92:010.77:077:18New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:385.68:465.72:250.82:420.87:077:16New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:145.79:205.52:570.83:210.87:087:15New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:485.79:535.33:270.83:590.97:097:13Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:205.610:255.13:570.94:361.17:097:12Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:515.610:585.04:290.95:151.27:107:11Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:265.611:364.85:041.05:581.47:107:09Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:095.65:451.06:491.57:117:08First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:234.71:045.66:341.17:471.67:127:07First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:204.72:105.67:351.18:501.57:127:05First Quarter30Sat
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 12:10 pm — 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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