Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 14m at 2:12 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:16 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Mar 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:254.510:485.34:330.04:40-0.36:466:16Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:144.411:435.25:250.25:31-0.26:456:17First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:144.26:260.46:30-0.16:446:18First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:495.11:244.17:340.57:380.06:436:19First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:035.12:404.28:440.48:48-0.16:416:19First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:205.23:554.49:500.29:57-0.36:406:20Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:315.45:024.810:520.011:02-0.56:396:21Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:325.67:005.212:47-0.37:387:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:255.77:525.51:01-0.81:37-0.67:367:23Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:135.78:415.71:55-0.92:23-0.77:357:23Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:585.69:275.82:46-0.93:07-0.87:347:24Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:405.410:115.83:34-0.83:48-0.77:327:25Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:225.110:545.64:20-0.64:28-0.57:317:26Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:034.811:355.45:05-0.35:06-0.27:307:26Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:444.55:500.15:450.27:297:27Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:195.112:284.36:360.46:260.57:277:28Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:054.91:174.17:270.77:140.77:267:28Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:574.62:114.08:220.98:100.97:257:29Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:544.53:093.99:181.09:101.07:237:30Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:534.54:084.010:141.010:120.97:227:31Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:524.65:074.211:060.911:100.77:217:31Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:464.76:004.511:530.77:197:32Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:334.96:464.812:030.512:360.47:187:33Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:155.07:285.112:510.31:160.27:177:34Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:545.18:065.41:370.11:54-0.17:167:34New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:315.18:445.62:21-0.12:33-0.27:147:35New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:085.09:225.83:05-0.23:12-0.47:137:36New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:474.910:025.83:49-0.23:53-0.47:127:36Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:294.810:475.84:35-0.24:36-0.47:107:37Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:174.711:385.75:230.05:24-0.37:097:38Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:124.56:170.26:17-0.17:087:38Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 5:14 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 2% 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 (2% 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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