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 6h 19m 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 - Sep 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:216.210:386.44:02-0.54:24-0.56:547:44Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:176.311:306.14:50-0.45:19-0.26:547:43Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:136.25:39-0.26:150.16:557:42Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:245.81:106.16:310.07:140.46:567:41First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:195.42:086.07:250.38:160.76:567:39First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:145.23:055.98:220.59:160.96:577:38First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:105.04:025.89:190.710:141.06:587:37First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:074.94:575.810:160.811:091.06:587:35Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:024.95:485.811:100.811:590.96:597:34Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:555.06:355.812:020.86:597:33Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:425.17:175.912:450.812:490.77:007:31Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:265.37:565.91:270.71:320.77:017:30Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:075.48:345.92:070.72:140.77:017:29Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:465.59:115.82:430.62:530.77:027:27Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:235.59:455.63:170.63:310.87:037:26Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:575.510:185.53:500.74:080.97:037:24Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:305.510:505.34:230.74:461.07:047:23Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:035.511:235.14:570.75:251.17:057:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:405.65:340.86:101.37:057:20Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:025.012:265.66:170.87:031.47:067:19Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:514.91:225.77:090.98:041.47:067:18Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:504.82:255.88:090.89:081.37:077:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:564.93:325.99:130.710:121.17:087:15Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:065.14:416.110:190.511:130.87:087:14Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:155.45:466.411:230.27:097:12Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:195.86:446.612:110.412:250.07:107:11Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:166.27:386.71:050.11:23-0.37:107:10New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:116.58:306.71:57-0.22:20-0.47:117:08New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:056.79:226.62:46-0.33:14-0.47:127:07New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:596.810:136.33:35-0.44:07-0.37:127:06Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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