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 23m at 7:12 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:426.16:100.67:151.17:137:04First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:575.01:506.07:100.78:211.17:147:03First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:065.03:016.08:170.89:271.17:157:01First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:175.04:116.19:270.710:290.97:157:00First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:275.25:166.210:360.611:280.77:166:59Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:345.56:146.311:400.47:176:57Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:325.87:056.412:220.412:390.37:176:56Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:246.17:526.31:110.21:330.27:186:55Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:126.38:366.21:580.12:250.27:196:54Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:586.49:205.92:410.13:130.37:206:52Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:426.410:025.73:230.13:590.57:206:51Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:246.310:445.44:030.34:440.77:216:50Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:056.111:275.14:420.65:281.07:226:49Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:475.85:210.86:131.37:226:47Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:124.912:335.66:021.17:011.57:236:46Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:014.71:235.46:491.37:541.77:246:45Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:554.62:165.37:421.58:481.77:256:44Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:504.63:115.38:391.59:411.77:256:43Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:454.74:055.49:371.410:301.57:266:42Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:404.84:575.510:331.311:161.37:276:40Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:325.15:465.611:271.111:591.17:286:39Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:195.46:305.712:180.97:296:38Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:015.77:115.812:400.81:060.67:296:37New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:426.07:515.81:210.51:540.57:306:36New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:226.28:325.72:020.32:410.37:316:35New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:046.49:155.62:440.23:290.37:326:34New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:496.510:025.43:270.14:180.47:336:33Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:396.410:535.34:140.15:090.57:346:32Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:356.311:515.15:030.26:030.67:346:31Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:386.15:580.47:040.87:356:30First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:565.01:466.07:010.68:080.87:366:29First Quarter31Mon
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 10:25 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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