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 : 7:59 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 30m at 1:27 pm (5.5 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 - Jul 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:025.02:354.88:140.28:410.86:158:31Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:494.73:254.89:010.39:380.96:158:31Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:374.54:145.09:470.310:320.96:168:31Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:254.45:035.110:310.311:250.86:168:31Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:164.35:505.211:160.36:178:31Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:054.36:345.412:140.712:000.36:178:31Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:524.37:175.51:000.612:430.26:188:30Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:374.37:585.61:430.51:260.26:188:30New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:204.38:375.62:250.42:080.16:198:30New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:014.39:155.63:040.42:500.16:198:30New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:424.39:535.63:430.33:320.16:208:29New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:224.410:315.54:210.34:160.16:208:29Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:034.511:115.54:590.25:010.16:218:29Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:484.611:555.45:400.15:510.26:228:28Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:384.86:240.16:460.36:228:28Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:445.31:345.07:130.07:470.46:238:28First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:385.12:345.38:07-0.18:520.46:238:27First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:364.93:355.59:03-0.29:580.46:248:27First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:384.84:395.810:01-0.311:030.26:258:26Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:444.75:436.011:01-0.46:258:26Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:504.76:446.212:050.112:02-0.46:268:25Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:524.87:416.31:04-0.11:00-0.56:278:24Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:514.98:356.32:00-0.21:57-0.56:278:24Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:475.09:286.22:52-0.32:51-0.56:288:23Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:425.010:186.13:42-0.33:44-0.36:298:23Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:355.011:055.84:29-0.24:34-0.16:298:22Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:265.011:505.55:14-0.15:240.26:308:21Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:155.05:580.16:140.56:318:21Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:355.21:044.96:420.27:070.86:318:20Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:204.91:524.97:270.48:021.06:328:19Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:054.72:405.08:120.58:571.26:338:18Third Quarter31Sat
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 4:43 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 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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