Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 22m at 12:22 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:17 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:075.89:325.92:580.03:180.26:547:43Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:515.810:125.73:390.14:020.46:557:42Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:325.710:515.44:170.24:440.66:557:41Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:135.611:325.24:550.45:260.96:567:40Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:545.55:320.66:091.26:577:38Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:145.012:385.46:100.86:551.46:577:37Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:594.81:255.36:541.07:461.66:587:36Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:494.72:165.37:421.18:401.66:597:34Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:414.63:095.38:361.19:341.66:597:33Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:354.64:035.49:321.110:271.57:007:32Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:314.84:585.510:280.911:181.27:017:30Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:265.05:495.711:230.77:017:29Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:175.36:365.912:061.012:160.57:027:28Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:035.67:206.112:510.71:070.37:027:26New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:485.98:036.21:350.41:570.17:037:25New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:346.28:476.22:190.12:470.07:047:24New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:216.39:346.13:04-0.13:380.07:047:22New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:116.410:235.93:50-0.14:290.17:057:21Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:046.411:165.74:37-0.15:220.37:067:19Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:026.45:280.06:180.57:067:18Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:135.51:056.26:230.27:200.77:077:17First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:175.32:106.27:240.48:240.87:087:15First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:235.33:156.18:300.59:270.87:087:14First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:285.34:186.19:360.610:270.77:097:13Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:335.45:176.110:400.611:230.67:107:11Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:335.66:106.111:400.57:107:10Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:275.86:586.112:140.512:350.47:117:09Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:156.07:416.01:020.41:250.47:127:07Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:596.18:215.91:450.32:120.47:127:06Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:406.19:005.82:260.32:560.57:137:05Full Moon30Sun
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 3:19 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 13% 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 (13% 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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