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 5h 56m 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 - Mar 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:144.51:483.87:460.97:470.56:466:17First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:124.52:483.98:450.98:470.56:456:17First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:154.63:504.19:430.79:480.36:436:18Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:164.84:484.410:370.510:470.06:426:19Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:115.15:404.711:280.111:42-0.46:416:20Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:005.36:285.112:15-0.26:406:20Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:465.57:145.512:34-0.71:00-0.66:386:21Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:315.68:015.71:25-0.91:45-0.86:376:22Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:175.68:495.92:15-1.02:31-0.96:366:23Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:055.59:396.03:05-1.03:17-1.06:356:24Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:555.311:325.94:56-0.85:05-0.87:337:24Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:495.05:50-0.65:56-0.67:327:25Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:305.712:474.86:48-0.36:53-0.37:317:26Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:345.51:514.67:510.07:57-0.17:307:26Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:405.32:584.58:560.19:050.17:287:27Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:475.24:054.59:590.210:120.17:277:28Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:515.25:094.710:590.111:150.17:267:29Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:505.26:064.911:530.07:247:29Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:415.36:565.112:12-0.112:42-0.17:237:30Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:255.37:405.31:04-0.21:27-0.27:227:31New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:055.38:205.51:51-0.22:07-0.37:207:32New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:435.28:585.52:34-0.22:45-0.37:197:32New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:205.19:345.53:15-0.23:21-0.27:187:33New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:574.910:085.43:530.03:55-0.17:167:34Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:324.710:425.34:290.14:270.17:157:34Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:084.511:155.25:040.35:010.37:147:35Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:454.311:515.05:410.55:370.47:137:36Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:254.26:200.76:180.67:117:37Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:334.91:114.17:070.97:080.77:107:37First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:234.82:054.18:011.08:070.77:097:38First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:214.83:054.28:580.99:100.67:077:39First Quarter31Sat
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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