Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 44m at 9:06 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:484.311:085.24:510.34:390.56:158:31Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:274.311:435.05:260.45:180.66:158:31Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:074.36:030.46:010.76:168:31Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:204.912:504.46:440.46:500.86:168:31Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:024.81:374.67:280.37:470.86:178:31Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:504.72:294.88:170.28:480.86:178:31Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:434.73:245.19:090.19:510.76:188:30Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:404.64:235.410:03-0.110:540.56:188:30Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:434.75:245.711:00-0.311:560.26:198:30Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:474.86:246.111:58-0.66:198:30Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:484.97:216.312:55-0.112:56-0.86:208:29New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:475.08:176.51:52-0.41:52-0.96:208:29New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:475.29:146.52:47-0.62:49-1.06:218:29New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:465.310:106.53:40-0.73:44-0.96:218:28New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:465.311:066.34:32-0.74:40-0.86:228:28Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:455.35:23-0.75:36-0.56:238:28Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:006.012:435.46:15-0.56:34-0.26:238:27Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:545.71:415.47:09-0.37:350.16:248:27First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:485.32:375.48:03-0.28:360.36:248:26First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:405.03:325.48:560.09:360.46:258:26First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:324.84:255.49:470.110:330.56:268:25First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:244.65:175.510:370.111:270.56:268:25Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:164.56:055.511:260.26:278:24Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:064.56:505.612:170.512:130.26:288:23Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:534.67:325.61:040.412:570.26:288:23Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:374.68:135.61:480.41:400.26:298:22Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:204.78:525.62:290.32:200.36:308:21Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:014.79:305.63:080.33:000.36:308:21Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:414.710:065.43:450.33:380.46:318:20Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:194.710:395.34:200.34:160.56:328:19Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:544.711:115.24:540.34:550.66:328:18Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 11:56 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 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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