Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 11:20 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 4:46 pm (5.9 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 - Mar 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:534.95:164.511:100.211:150.06:476:16Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:415.06:034.711:560.16:466:17Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:235.16:454.812:03-0.112:370.06:446:18Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:025.17:255.012:46-0.21:150.06:436:18Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:395.18:035.01:27-0.31:50-0.16:426:19Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:145.18:395.02:05-0.32:22-0.16:416:20Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:485.09:115.02:42-0.22:530.06:396:21Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:194.810:414.94:19-0.14:240.07:387:21Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:504.711:104.94:550.04:560.17:377:22Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:244.611:444.95:340.25:330.17:367:23Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:034.46:170.36:160.27:347:24Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:284.912:514.47:080.57:080.27:337:24Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:234.91:494.38:080.58:090.37:327:25Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:284.92:554.49:110.49:160.27:317:26Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:405.04:064.610:150.210:250.07:297:27Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:535.25:164.911:17-0.111:32-0.37:287:27Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:005.56:215.312:15-0.47:277:28Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:585.87:185.712:34-0.71:09-0.87:257:29Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:526.08:126.01:32-1.02:01-1.17:247:30New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:446.09:056.22:28-1.12:51-1.27:237:30New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:355.99:576.33:21-1.23:40-1.27:217:31New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:265.710:486.24:13-1.14:28-1.17:207:32Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:185.411:406.05:05-0.85:16-0.87:197:32Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:105.15:58-0.46:06-0.47:177:33Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:345.71:054.86:53-0.17:000.07:167:34First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:305.32:024.67:520.37:580.37:157:35First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:275.13:004.58:520.58:580.57:137:35First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:244.93:574.59:500.69:580.67:127:36First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:204.84:544.610:450.610:540.57:117:37Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:154.85:474.711:350.511:470.47:107:37Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:044.96:344.912:200.47:087:38Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 8:03 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 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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