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 : 9:06 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 09m at 2:29 pm (5.6 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 - Apr 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:214.96:354.812:280.57:077:39Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:055.17:185.012:420.41:090.37:067:40Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:455.17:575.21:250.31:460.27:047:40New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:235.18:345.32:060.12:220.17:037:41New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:595.19:085.42:460.12:570.07:027:42New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:335.09:405.53:250.03:310.07:007:42New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:064.910:125.54:030.14:070.06:597:43Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:404.710:495.64:430.14:450.06:587:44Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:194.611:325.55:260.25:280.16:577:45Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:064.56:150.46:180.26:557:45Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:255.51:054.47:120.57:160.36:547:46First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:275.42:134.48:150.58:230.36:537:47First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:375.43:254.69:210.49:330.26:527:47First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:495.44:364.910:240.210:410.06:507:48Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:005.55:425.311:25-0.111:46-0.36:497:49Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:035.76:415.712:20-0.36:487:50Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:595.87:346.012:46-0.51:12-0.66:477:50Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:515.88:246.31:42-0.72:01-0.76:467:51Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:405.79:136.42:35-0.82:48-0.76:457:52Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:285.510:016.33:26-0.83:34-0.66:437:52Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:155.310:476.14:15-0.64:18-0.46:427:53Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:025.011:345.85:03-0.35:01-0.16:417:54Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:494.75:500.05:460.36:407:55Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:215.512:394.56:400.36:330.66:397:55Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:115.21:314.47:330.67:270.96:387:56Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:045.02:264.38:270.88:251.16:377:57Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:574.83:214.39:200.89:251.16:367:58Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:514.74:164.510:100.810:221.06:357:58Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:454.75:104.710:580.711:170.96:347:59Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:364.85:594.911:430.66:338:00Waning Crescent30Tue
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 5:47 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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