Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 12:20 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 27m at 6:17 am (4.8 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 - May 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:435.14:355.210:140.210:500.36:318:01Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:465.25:365.611:10-0.111:530.06:308:02Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:485.36:336.012:05-0.46:298:02Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:465.47:276.412:52-0.312:59-0.66:288:03Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:415.48:216.61:48-0.61:52-0.86:278:04Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:365.49:156.72:43-0.72:45-0.96:278:05Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:325.410:116.63:36-0.83:37-0.86:268:05Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:305.311:076.44:29-0.74:30-0.66:258:06Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:285.15:22-0.55:24-0.36:248:07Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:036.112:275.06:17-0.36:220.06:238:08Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:015.81:284.97:13-0.17:240.36:228:08Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:585.52:274.98:100.18:280.56:228:09Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:545.23:245.09:050.29:300.66:218:10Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:475.04:195.19:570.210:290.76:208:10Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:384.85:105.210:460.211:240.66:208:11Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:284.85:585.411:320.26:198:12Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:144.76:415.512:150.512:150.16:188:13Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:584.77:225.61:010.412:560.16:188:13Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:404.78:005.71:440.31:350.16:178:14New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:214.78:375.72:250.32:130.16:168:15New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:014.69:135.63:040.32:510.16:168:15New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:404.59:475.53:410.33:280.26:158:16New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:174.410:215.54:170.44:060.36:158:17Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:534.310:565.44:520.44:450.36:148:17Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:314.311:355.35:290.55:280.46:148:18Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:154.46:100.46:170.56:148:19Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:205.21:064.56:570.47:140.66:138:19First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:125.12:044.77:480.38:170.56:138:20First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:095.13:045.08:440.19:220.46:128:20First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:095.04:065.49:40-0.110:280.36:128:21Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:135.05:105.710:38-0.311:320.06:128:22Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 9:18 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 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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