Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 2:16 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:43 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Jan 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:194.62:204.18:290.78:340.47:215:24Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:114.63:114.09:250.79:220.47:215:24Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:034.74:054.010:190.610:090.47:225:25Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:544.94:574.011:090.510:570.27:225:26Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:415.05:454.111:550.411:420.17:225:27Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:255.16:294.212:390.27:225:27New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:065.27:104.212:25-0.11:200.17:225:28New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:455.37:494.31:08-0.21:590.07:225:29New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:225.38:264.41:49-0.32:37-0.17:225:30New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:585.39:044.52:31-0.43:14-0.27:225:31Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:335.29:454.63:13-0.43:53-0.27:225:32Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:115.110:294.73:58-0.34:33-0.37:225:32Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:544.911:204.84:47-0.15:18-0.37:225:33Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:434.75:420.06:08-0.37:225:34First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:174.912:414.46:460.27:04-0.37:215:35First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:215.01:454.27:550.38:04-0.47:215:36First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:295.12:554.19:050.29:08-0.47:215:37Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:415.24:074.110:140.110:13-0.57:215:38Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:515.45:154.311:17-0.111:15-0.77:205:39Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:535.66:154.512:15-0.37:205:40Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:495.87:104.712:13-0.91:07-0.57:205:41Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:405.88:014.81:08-1.01:57-0.67:195:42Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:275.78:504.92:00-1.02:42-0.77:195:43Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:125.59:374.92:49-0.93:25-0.67:185:44Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:535.210:224.83:35-0.74:06-0.47:185:44Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:334.911:074.74:21-0.44:44-0.27:185:45Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:134.611:524.65:070.05:230.07:175:46Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:554.35:560.36:030.27:165:47Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:384.512:414.06:480.56:470.47:165:48Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:284.41:303.87:440.77:360.57:155:49Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:204.42:243.78:410.88:280.57:155:50Third Quarter31Thu
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 5:29 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 0% 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 (0% 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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