Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:06 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 39m at 1:42 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Nov 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:035.98:255.21:470.62:250.86:375:28Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:375.99:005.02:210.63:010.96:385:27Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:095.89:344.82:550.73:381.06:395:26Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:435.710:094.73:310.74:161.16:405:25Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:215.610:494.64:100.84:581.26:415:24Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:075.611:394.64:550.95:471.36:425:24Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:025.55:480.96:441.26:435:23Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:394.61:035.66:500.97:431.16:435:22Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:454.82:075.67:560.88:420.86:445:21Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:515.13:115.79:030.69:400.56:455:21Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:565.54:135.810:070.310:350.16:465:20Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:576.05:125.911:090.011:29-0.26:475:19Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:536.46:066.012:07-0.26:485:19New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:466.76:595.912:20-0.51:03-0.46:495:18New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:396.97:525.81:11-0.61:58-0.56:505:18New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:326.98:465.62:02-0.62:51-0.46:515:17New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:276.79:405.42:52-0.53:43-0.26:525:17Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:216.410:365.13:43-0.24:360.06:525:16Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:176.111:334.94:350.15:300.36:535:16Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:145.85:300.46:270.66:545:15First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:324.81:105.56:310.77:240.76:555:15First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:304.72:045.37:330.98:180.86:565:15First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:264.82:555.18:341.09:090.76:575:14First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:204.93:455.09:311.09:560.76:585:14Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:125.04:335.010:240.910:400.56:595:14Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:005.25:195.011:140.811:210.47:005:13Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:435.46:015.011:590.77:005:13Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:235.66:424.912:000.312:420.67:015:13Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:015.77:214.812:380.31:220.57:025:13Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:385.77:594.71:150.22:010.57:035:13Full Moon30Mon
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 4:54 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 55% 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 (55% 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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