Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 00m at 5:37 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:42 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Mar 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:195.56:415.012:30-0.36:466:16Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:065.67:295.312:41-0.71:16-0.56:456:17Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:485.58:135.41:30-0.81:59-0.66:446:18Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:285.48:555.42:17-0.72:38-0.56:436:19Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:065.19:355.43:01-0.53:15-0.46:416:19Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:434.910:135.23:43-0.33:49-0.26:406:20Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:214.610:525.04:250.04:220.16:396:21Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:004.36:070.35:570.37:387:22Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:324.812:424.16:520.66:360.67:367:22Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:184.61:313.97:430.97:240.87:357:23Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:114.52:263.88:381.08:210.97:347:24Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:104.43:243.89:361.09:230.97:337:25Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:124.54:263.910:331.010:260.77:317:25Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:134.65:254.111:260.811:250.57:307:26Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:064.86:174.412:140.57:297:27Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:525.17:034.812:200.212:580.27:277:28Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:345.27:465.21:100.01:39-0.17:267:28New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:145.38:285.51:58-0.32:20-0.47:257:29New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:545.39:105.72:45-0.43:01-0.67:247:30New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:365.29:545.93:33-0.53:43-0.77:227:31New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:205.110:405.94:21-0.54:27-0.67:217:31Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:084.811:325.85:11-0.35:14-0.57:207:32Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:024.66:050.06:06-0.37:187:33Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:305.61:054.47:050.27:060.07:177:33First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:375.42:154.38:120.48:130.27:167:34First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:495.33:264.39:200.59:240.27:147:35First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:005.24:364.510:250.410:320.17:137:36Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:075.25:404.811:240.211:360.07:127:36Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:065.36:355.112:170.07:107:37Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:555.47:235.412:33-0.21:04-0.17:097:38Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:395.38:075.61:24-0.31:47-0.27:087:38Full 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 8:39 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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