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 4h 57m at 9:07 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:005.76:285.812:140.67:376:28Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:496.17:155.912:360.21:070.37:386:27Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:376.48:025.91:24-0.11:590.17:396:26Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:256.68:515.92:12-0.32:51-0.17:406:26Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:156.78:435.82:00-0.52:43-0.16:415:25Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:086.79:385.72:50-0.53:35-0.16:415:24Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:046.610:375.53:41-0.44:290.16:425:23Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:036.411:395.34:35-0.25:270.36:435:22Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:066.25:340.16:280.46:445:22Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:445.31:106.06:380.37:300.56:455:21Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:495.32:115.87:440.48:310.56:465:20Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:515.43:105.78:480.59:270.46:475:20Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:505.54:065.69:490.410:200.36:485:19Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:465.74:575.510:460.411:090.26:495:18Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:355.95:435.511:380.311:540.26:495:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:206.06:265.412:260.26:505:17New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:016.07:065.312:350.21:110.26:515:17New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:406.07:455.21:150.21:530.36:525:16New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:185.98:245.11:520.32:340.36:535:16New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:565.89:035.02:280.43:120.56:545:15Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:325.69:424.83:030.53:500.66:555:15Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:095.410:204.63:380.64:270.86:565:15Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:465.311:014.54:150.85:070.96:575:14Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:275.111:464.54:560.95:501.06:585:14First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:135.05:441.06:380.96:585:14First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:374.51:045.06:401.07:300.86:595:14First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:314.71:585.07:411.08:220.67:005:13First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:284.92:555.08:440.89:160.47:015:13Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:275.23:545.19:470.610:100.17:025:13Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:265.64:525.310:480.311:03-0.37:035:13Waxing 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 12:21 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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