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 : 7:29 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 1:39 pm (5.0 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 - May 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:114.99:275.83:140.03:08-0.16:318:01New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:504.710:035.73:540.13:440.16:318:01New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:294.510:395.54:330.34:190.36:308:02Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:094.411:165.35:110.54:550.56:298:03Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:514.211:555.15:490.75:340.76:288:04Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:374.16:300.96:170.96:278:04Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:405.01:274.07:161.07:091.06:268:05First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:314.82:204.18:061.18:081.06:258:06First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:254.83:154.28:581.09:101.06:248:07First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:214.84:104.59:490.810:110.86:248:07First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:174.85:054.810:400.611:110.66:238:08Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:124.95:575.311:290.36:228:09Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:065.06:465.712:090.312:180.06:218:09Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:565.17:336.11:030.01:06-0.36:218:10Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:455.18:216.31:56-0.21:54-0.56:208:11Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:365.19:126.42:49-0.42:44-0.66:198:12Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:295.010:066.43:41-0.53:35-0.66:198:12Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:264.911:036.34:34-0.44:27-0.56:188:13Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:264.85:27-0.35:22-0.26:178:14Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:036.012:294.76:24-0.26:220.06:178:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:065.81:344.77:230.07:280.26:168:15Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:085.62:384.88:230.08:370.46:168:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:085.43:404.99:210.09:430.46:158:16Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:055.24:385.110:150.010:450.46:158:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:595.05:325.411:05-0.111:420.36:148:18Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:504.96:215.611:52-0.16:148:18Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:364.87:045.712:350.312:36-0.16:138:19Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:194.77:445.81:230.21:18-0.16:138:20New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:014.68:225.82:080.21:570.06:138:20New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:414.58:595.72:500.22:360.16:128:21New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:224.49:365.63:310.33:130.26:128:21New Moon31Tue
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 4:34 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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