Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 22m at 11:20 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:09 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Nov 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:115.53:485.99:250.610:060.37:376:28First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:175.73:515.99:310.410:030.16:385:27Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:216.04:506.010:340.210:58-0.16:395:27Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:196.35:456.011:330.111:50-0.36:395:26Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:126.56:356.012:28-0.16:405:25Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:026.77:245.912:39-0.41:20-0.16:415:24Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:506.68:125.71:27-0.42:100.06:425:23Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:366.58:595.52:14-0.22:570.16:435:23Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:216.39:465.32:590.03:430.36:445:22Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:066.010:325.13:420.24:280.66:455:21Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:505.711:214.94:260.55:130.96:465:20Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:375.55:120.86:001.16:475:20Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:124.812:255.26:021.06:491.26:475:19Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:044.71:155.16:571.27:391.26:485:19Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:564.82:055.07:531.28:271.26:495:18Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:494.92:565.08:481.29:141.06:505:17Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:415.03:485.09:431.19:590.96:515:17Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:325.24:385.010:350.910:440.76:525:16Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:195.55:245.111:240.711:280.46:535:16Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:025.76:085.212:110.56:545:16New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:435.96:505.212:110.212:570.36:555:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:246.07:325.212:550.01:430.16:565:15New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:056.18:165.21:39-0.12:280.06:565:14New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:506.19:035.22:25-0.23:140.06:575:14Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:376.19:545.23:13-0.24:020.06:585:14Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:296.010:505.14:03-0.14:530.06:595:14Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:265.811:525.14:580.05:470.17:005:13Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:275.75:590.26:460.17:015:13First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:575.21:295.57:060.37:450.07:025:13First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:025.32:315.48:130.38:43-0.17:035:13First Quarter30Sun
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 2:14 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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