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 5h 59m 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 - Mar 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:254.42:373.78:511.08:370.76:466:17Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:284.53:393.89:480.99:390.66:456:17Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:284.64:384.110:410.610:380.36:436:18Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:214.95:304.411:290.411:320.06:426:19Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:065.16:164.812:130.06:416:20Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:485.36:595.112:22-0.312:55-0.36:406:20New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:295.47:425.41:11-0.51:37-0.56:396:21New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:105.48:255.61:59-0.62:19-0.76:376:22New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:525.310:115.83:47-0.74:01-0.87:367:23Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:375.110:595.84:35-0.64:45-0.77:357:23Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:264.811:525.75:26-0.45:33-0.67:337:24Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:214.66:22-0.16:26-0.37:327:25Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:515.51:254.37:250.27:27-0.17:317:26First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:595.32:344.28:330.48:340.17:307:26First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:115.23:454.29:410.49:440.17:287:27First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:235.14:554.410:450.410:510.07:277:28Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:295.25:574.711:440.211:53-0.17:267:29Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:255.36:515.012:350.07:247:29Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:135.37:385.312:48-0.31:22-0.27:237:30Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:555.38:215.51:39-0.42:04-0.27:227:31Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:335.39:005.62:25-0.42:42-0.37:207:32Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:105.19:385.63:08-0.33:18-0.27:197:32Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:465.010:145.53:49-0.23:51-0.17:187:33Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:224.810:495.34:280.04:230.17:177:34Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:584.511:235.25:060.24:550.37:157:34Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:354.35:440.55:280.57:147:35Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:005.012:164.16:260.76:060.77:137:36Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:434.81:034.07:131.06:530.97:117:37Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:344.71:563.98:061.17:510.97:107:37Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:334.62:544.09:031.18:550.97:097:38Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:354.63:564.110:001.010:000.87:077:39Third Quarter31Mon
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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