Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:07 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 42m at 2:46 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - May 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:415.010:115.83:46-0.23:440.06:328:01Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:224.810:495.64:280.04:210.26:318:01Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:034.611:285.45:090.24:580.46:308:02Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:454.55:500.45:360.76:298:03Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:095.212:314.36:320.66:180.96:288:04Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:545.01:204.37:190.87:071.06:278:04Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:434.82:134.38:080.98:031.16:268:05Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:364.73:064.38:580.89:031.16:258:06Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:304.74:004.59:480.710:031.06:248:07Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:244.74:544.810:380.511:020.76:248:07Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:184.85:455.111:260.311:580.56:238:08Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:094.96:335.512:140.06:228:09Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:565.17:185.912:510.21:00-0.26:218:09Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:425.18:036.11:41-0.11:47-0.56:218:10New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:305.28:506.32:32-0.32:34-0.66:208:11New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:205.19:406.43:22-0.43:23-0.76:198:12New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:135.110:326.34:12-0.54:13-0.66:198:12Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:095.011:286.25:04-0.45:06-0.56:188:13Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:104.95:58-0.36:02-0.36:178:14Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:285.91:144.96:56-0.27:040.06:178:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:315.72:184.97:57-0.18:100.16:168:15First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:335.53:215.18:57-0.19:160.26:168:16First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:335.44:215.39:54-0.110:190.26:158:16First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:325.25:195.510:49-0.211:200.16:158:17Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:275.16:125.711:40-0.26:148:18Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:185.06:595.812:150.012:28-0.26:148:18Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:055.07:435.91:07-0.11:12-0.26:138:19Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:484.98:245.91:55-0.11:55-0.26:138:20Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:304.89:045.82:40-0.12:35-0.16:138:20Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:124.79:435.73:230.03:140.16:128:21Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:534.610:215.54:030.13:510.26:128:21Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 5:56 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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