Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 12:20 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:56 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Nov 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:495.21:315.96:480.67:410.87:376:29First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:495.12:285.77:500.98:390.97:376:28First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:475.13:225.58:531.09:330.97:386:27First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:435.14:135.49:531.110:230.97:396:26First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:375.35:035.310:491.111:100.87:406:25Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:275.44:495.310:411.010:530.76:415:24Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:135.65:335.311:290.911:340.66:425:24Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:565.86:145.212:130.86:435:23Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:355.96:545.212:130.512:550.76:445:22Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:135.97:335.112:500.51:340.76:445:21Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:495.98:115.01:270.52:130.76:455:21Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:245.98:474.92:040.52:500.86:465:20Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:585.89:224.82:410.53:260.86:475:19Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:335.79:584.73:200.54:050.96:485:19Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:125.610:404.74:020.64:460.96:495:18Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:585.611:314.74:490.65:330.96:505:18Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:505.55:430.76:260.86:515:17Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:304.912:495.56:450.77:230.66:525:17Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:345.11:505.47:500.68:210.46:535:16Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:395.42:525.48:570.59:180.16:545:16Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:445.83:565.510:010.310:16-0.16:545:15Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:466.14:585.511:040.011:12-0.46:555:15Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:446.55:565.512:02-0.26:565:15New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:396.76:515.512:07-0.612:58-0.46:575:14New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:336.77:455.51:01-0.71:52-0.46:585:14New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:276.78:405.41:53-0.72:44-0.46:595:14New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:216.59:345.32:45-0.53:35-0.27:005:13Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:146.210:285.13:36-0.34:250.07:015:13Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:055.811:224.94:280.05:150.27:015:13Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:575.55:220.46:060.47:025:13First Quarter30Wed
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 3:38 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 6% 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 Waning Crescent (6% 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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