Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:12 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 10m at 7:51 pm (6.4 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 - Nov 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:156.06:365.412:550.512:350.76:375:28Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:556.27:175.312:370.31:220.56:385:27Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:376.48:005.31:210.12:090.56:395:26Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:226.48:475.22:060.02:560.56:405:26Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:116.49:385.12:540.03:450.56:405:25Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:056.310:355.03:440.14:370.66:415:24Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:046.111:395.04:380.25:330.76:425:23Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:076.05:380.46:340.76:435:22Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:475.11:125.86:440.57:350.66:445:22Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:535.22:145.77:520.58:340.56:455:21Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:575.53:135.68:580.59:300.36:465:20Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:585.74:115.510:010.410:230.26:475:20Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:556.05:045.511:000.311:130.06:485:19Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:466.25:535.411:540.26:495:18Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:336.36:395.312:000.012:440.16:495:18New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:176.37:225.212:450.01:320.26:505:17New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:006.28:055.11:290.12:170.36:515:17New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:416.18:474.92:100.23:000.46:525:16New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:225.89:294.82:510.43:410.66:535:16Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:035.610:124.73:300.64:210.86:545:15Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:455.410:564.54:090.85:011.06:555:15Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:285.211:434.54:501.05:441.16:565:15Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:145.05:361.16:291.16:575:14First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:344.51:024.86:291.27:161.16:585:14First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:264.51:514.87:281.38:031.06:585:14First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:184.72:414.78:271.28:510.86:595:14First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:114.93:334.79:261.19:390.67:005:13Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:045.24:264.710:240.910:290.37:015:13Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:555.55:174.811:190.611:180.17:025:13Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:445.86:064.812:110.47:035:13Full Moon30Mon
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 11:01 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 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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