Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 10:14 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 3:36 pm (5.7 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 - Jan 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:395.29:504.53:19-0.34:02-0.17:215:24Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:175.210:334.54:02-0.24:44-0.17:225:25Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:005.011:244.64:49-0.15:30-0.27:225:26Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:514.95:440.06:22-0.27:225:26First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:224.712:504.86:470.17:19-0.37:225:27First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:264.91:544.77:540.18:19-0.47:225:28First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:335.13:014.69:030.09:20-0.67:225:29Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:435.34:104.710:10-0.110:21-0.87:225:30Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:495.65:154.811:13-0.411:20-1.07:225:31Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:505.86:144.912:12-0.67:225:31Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:466.07:105.012:17-1.21:07-0.87:225:32Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:396.18:035.11:11-1.31:58-0.97:225:33Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:296.08:555.12:03-1.22:47-0.97:225:34Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:185.89:455.02:53-1.13:34-0.87:215:35Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:045.510:344.83:42-0.94:19-0.67:215:36Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:495.211:234.74:30-0.55:04-0.37:215:37Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:344.95:20-0.25:49-0.17:215:38Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:134.612:204.66:120.16:360.17:205:39Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:044.51:084.37:070.47:250.37:205:40Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:554.41:584.18:030.58:140.37:205:41Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:474.42:514.08:590.69:030.37:195:41Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:414.53:454.09:540.59:530.37:195:42Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:344.64:394.110:460.410:420.17:195:43Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:244.85:294.211:340.211:290.07:185:44Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:095.06:154.312:180.07:185:45Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:515.26:574.412:13-0.21:00-0.17:175:46New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:305.37:364.512:56-0.41:40-0.37:175:47New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:085.38:144.61:39-0.52:19-0.47:165:48New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:445.38:534.72:21-0.62:58-0.57:155:49New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:225.39:334.83:04-0.73:38-0.67:155:50Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:015.210:184.93:49-0.64:21-0.67:145:51Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 6:55 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 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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