Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:04 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 30m at 1:47 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Sep 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:564.44:275.39:491.110:561.46:547:44Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:524.55:225.510:440.911:461.36:557:42Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:464.76:125.711:370.86:557:41Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:364.96:585.912:331.112:290.56:567:40Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:215.17:416.11:170.81:180.36:577:39New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:055.48:226.21:590.62:060.26:577:37New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:485.69:036.22:410.32:550.16:587:36New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:335.89:466.13:220.13:430.16:587:35New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:206.010:316.04:050.04:330.16:597:33Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:096.111:205.74:480.05:250.37:007:32Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:036.15:350.16:210.57:007:31Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:135.51:036.16:260.27:230.77:017:29First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:135.22:086.17:240.48:280.97:027:28First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:175.13:146.18:280.59:340.97:027:27First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:245.04:216.19:340.610:370.87:037:25Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:325.05:256.210:390.511:360.77:047:24Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:365.26:226.211:410.47:047:22Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:345.47:126.312:300.612:380.47:057:21Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:245.67:576.21:190.41:310.37:067:20Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:115.88:396.12:040.32:200.37:067:18Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:555.99:196.02:460.33:060.47:077:17Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:375.99:585.73:260.43:490.67:077:16Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:165.910:365.54:030.54:310.87:087:14Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:555.811:155.24:380.75:111.17:097:13Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:345.611:555.05:130.95:521.37:097:12Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:145.55:491.16:361.57:107:10Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:404.812:595.46:291.27:261.77:117:09Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:284.61:505.47:171.48:211.87:117:08Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:214.62:445.48:111.49:161.87:127:06Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:174.63:415.49:091.310:111.67:137:05Third Quarter30Thu
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 4:55 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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