Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 10:14 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:56 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Aug 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:235.17:526.21:21-0.11:23-0.56:338:17New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:155.28:396.12:12-0.12:15-0.46:348:16New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:065.29:256.03:00-0.23:04-0.36:358:16New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:545.210:075.83:44-0.13:51-0.16:358:15New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:405.210:485.64:260.04:360.16:368:14Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:255.111:295.35:060.25:200.46:378:13Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:095.05:440.46:040.76:378:12Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:105.112:545.06:220.56:510.96:388:11Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:534.91:414.97:030.77:421.16:398:10First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:384.72:295.07:460.88:361.26:408:09First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:274.63:185.08:330.89:301.26:408:08First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:184.54:105.19:230.810:231.16:418:07First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:114.55:035.310:150.711:161.06:428:06Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:064.65:545.511:080.66:428:05Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:594.86:425.712:070.812:010.46:438:04Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:495.07:265.912:540.512:520.26:448:03Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:365.28:106.11:410.31:420.06:448:02Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:225.48:546.22:260.02:32-0.26:458:00Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:105.69:396.23:11-0.23:22-0.26:467:59Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:595.710:276.13:56-0.34:12-0.26:467:58Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:515.911:165.94:42-0.45:04-0.16:477:57Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:455.95:30-0.45:590.16:487:56Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:105.712:445.96:21-0.36:590.46:487:55Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:085.51:455.97:16-0.18:040.56:497:53Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:095.32:486.08:160.09:090.66:507:52Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:125.23:516.09:170.010:130.66:507:51Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:155.14:546.010:180.111:130.56:517:50Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:185.25:536.111:180.16:527:49Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:165.36:456.112:100.412:140.06:527:47Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:085.57:326.21:010.31:070.06:537:46New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:565.68:166.11:490.31:570.06:537:45New Moon31Wed
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 1:05 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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