Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 29m at 7:29 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:025.49:195.82:51-0.43:04-0.47:077:39New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:425.29:585.73:35-0.33:42-0.37:057:40New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:215.010:365.64:18-0.14:19-0.17:047:40Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:594.711:125.44:580.14:540.17:037:41Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:394.511:505.25:380.45:300.47:017:42Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:224.26:200.76:080.77:007:43Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:325.01:104.17:061.06:540.96:597:43First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:214.82:034.07:581.17:481.06:587:44First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:164.73:004.08:541.28:481.06:567:45First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:154.73:594.19:491.19:501.06:557:45First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:154.74:574.310:421.010:500.86:547:46Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:124.85:504.611:310.711:460.56:537:47Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:045.06:375.012:170.56:517:48Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:505.27:215.412:390.21:000.26:507:48Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:335.38:035.71:29-0.11:42-0.16:497:49Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:155.38:456.02:18-0.32:25-0.36:487:50Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:595.39:296.13:06-0.43:08-0.56:477:50Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:465.210:176.23:55-0.43:54-0.56:457:51Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:355.011:096.14:45-0.34:41-0.46:447:52Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:304.85:38-0.25:33-0.26:437:53Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:075.912:314.66:350.06:310.16:427:53Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:125.71:384.57:380.27:370.36:417:54Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:205.52:474.68:420.38:480.46:407:55Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:285.43:544.79:440.39:570.46:397:56Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:325.44:585.010:430.211:030.36:387:56Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:315.35:565.311:360.06:377:57Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:235.36:465.512:020.112:25-0.16:367:58Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:095.37:315.812:560.01:10-0.26:347:58Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:515.28:125.91:450.01:51-0.26:337:59New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:315.18:515.92:310.02:31-0.26:328:00New Moon30Sat
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 10:38 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 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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