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 5h 00m 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 - Jan 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:495.45:084.711:04-0.111:08-0.57:215:24Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:425.55:594.711:57-0.211:58-0.67:225:25Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:295.56:464.712:46-0.27:225:25Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:125.57:304.712:46-0.61:31-0.37:225:26Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:525.58:134.71:30-0.52:13-0.27:225:27Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:315.48:544.62:12-0.52:52-0.27:225:28Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:095.29:344.52:52-0.33:28-0.17:225:28Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:455.010:134.43:30-0.24:020.17:225:29Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:214.810:534.34:080.04:360.27:225:30Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:574.611:334.24:480.25:110.37:225:31Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:374.55:310.45:500.37:225:32Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:174.212:214.36:210.66:350.47:225:33Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:064.21:114.27:170.67:260.37:225:34Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:594.32:054.18:170.68:200.27:225:35Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:574.53:044.19:170.59:180.07:215:35Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:584.84:064.210:170.210:17-0.37:215:36Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:575.15:054.411:14-0.111:14-0.67:215:37Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:515.46:014.712:08-0.47:215:38Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:425.76:534.912:10-0.912:59-0.77:205:39New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:325.97:465.21:03-1.11:49-1.07:205:40New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:236.08:395.31:56-1.32:38-1.27:205:41New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:146.09:335.42:49-1.33:26-1.37:195:42Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:055.810:285.33:41-1.24:15-1.27:195:43Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:585.511:255.34:36-1.05:06-1.07:185:44Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:545.25:33-0.76:00-0.87:185:45First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:245.212:514.96:35-0.36:57-0.67:175:46First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:265.11:504.67:40-0.17:56-0.57:175:47First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:275.02:504.48:450.08:54-0.47:165:48First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:295.03:514.39:470.19:52-0.37:165:49Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:285.04:484.310:440.010:47-0.47:155:50Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:225.15:404.411:37-0.111:38-0.47:145:50Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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