Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 4:34 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 06m at 10:43 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Sep 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:325.17:545.81:310.81:300.56:547:43New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:155.28:315.82:120.72:150.56:557:42New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:565.39:075.72:490.72:560.66:557:41New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:355.39:425.53:230.73:360.76:567:39New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:125.410:155.43:550.74:150.86:577:38Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:475.310:495.14:240.84:521.06:577:37Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:215.311:234.94:540.95:311.26:587:36Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:555.35:261.06:141.46:597:34Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:004.812:365.36:031.07:031.56:597:33First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:434.61:265.36:491.18:001.67:007:32First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:354.52:245.47:441.19:011.67:017:30First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:354.53:295.58:471.010:021.47:017:29First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:394.74:355.79:520.911:011.27:027:27Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:464.95:376.010:580.611:570.87:027:26Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:505.36:336.312:010.37:037:25Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:485.77:256.512:490.41:000.17:047:23Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:426.18:146.61:390.01:56-0.17:047:22Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:356.49:046.52:27-0.22:51-0.27:057:21Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:286.69:546.33:15-0.43:45-0.27:067:19Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:226.710:466.04:02-0.44:390.07:067:18Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:166.711:395.74:50-0.35:340.37:077:17Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:126.55:390.06:320.67:087:15Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:365.31:126.26:330.37:341.07:087:14Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:365.12:146.07:310.68:381.27:097:13Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:384.93:155.88:340.99:401.37:107:11Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:394.94:155.79:361.010:381.37:107:10Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:384.95:115.710:361.011:311.27:117:09Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:345.16:015.711:320.97:127:07Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:245.36:445.812:171.112:220.97:127:06Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:085.57:225.812:591.01:090.87:137:05Waning Crescent30Mon
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 1:38 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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