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 1h 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 - Apr 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:485.07:175.112:350.31:010.37:077:39Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:295.17:575.31:200.11:380.27:067:40Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:085.18:355.42:010.02:130.17:047:40Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:445.19:105.42:410.02:470.17:037:41Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:195.09:425.43:190.03:200.17:027:42Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:524.910:125.43:570.03:530.17:007:42Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:254.810:435.44:350.14:290.16:597:43Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:004.711:195.35:140.25:080.26:587:44Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:424.65:580.35:530.36:577:45Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:055.312:334.66:490.46:470.36:557:45Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:015.31:334.67:470.47:500.46:547:46Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:075.22:404.78:480.38:590.36:537:47Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:175.33:504.99:500.210:080.26:527:47Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:285.44:595.310:51-0.111:16-0.16:517:48Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:355.56:035.711:49-0.46:497:49Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:355.77:006.112:19-0.412:44-0.76:487:50Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:295.87:546.41:17-0.71:36-0.96:477:50New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:225.88:456.52:12-0.82:26-1.06:467:51New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:135.79:366.53:06-0.93:15-1.06:457:52New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:055.510:266.33:57-0.84:03-0.86:437:52Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:565.311:166.14:47-0.54:51-0.56:427:53Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:475.05:37-0.25:39-0.16:417:54Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:055.712:404.86:280.16:300.36:407:55Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:575.41:344.67:220.47:250.66:397:55First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:495.12:294.68:170.68:240.86:387:56First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:424.93:244.69:110.79:220.96:377:57First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:354.84:184.710:020.710:190.86:367:58First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:284.85:104.810:500.711:120.76:357:58Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:194.85:595.111:350.56:347:59Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:074.86:445.312:020.612:170.46:338:00Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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