Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 39m at 5:59 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:53 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Feb 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:145.69:465.33:03-1.23:30-1.07:135:52Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:015.410:385.43:55-1.04:16-1.07:135:53Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:525.111:355.34:48-0.85:05-0.87:125:54Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:464.85:46-0.55:59-0.67:115:55Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:365.212:464.56:50-0.26:58-0.47:105:56Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:405.11:494.27:560.08:01-0.27:105:57Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:475.02:554.19:010.19:05-0.27:095:58Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:545.04:024.110:040.110:09-0.27:085:58Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:565.15:034.311:020.011:08-0.37:075:59Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:495.25:564.411:54-0.17:066:00Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:365.36:434.612:01-0.412:41-0.37:056:01New Moon11Sun
12Mon7:175.37:254.812:49-0.41:23-0.37:046:02New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:565.28:054.81:33-0.42:02-0.47:036:03New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:325.18:434.92:14-0.42:38-0.37:026:04New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:074.99:194.92:53-0.33:11-0.37:016:05Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:414.79:534.83:29-0.13:43-0.17:006:06Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:144.510:274.74:050.14:140.06:596:06Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:494.311:024.64:420.34:470.16:586:07Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:264.111:424.65:220.55:260.36:576:08First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:093.96:090.76:120.46:566:09First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:314.51:013.87:050.97:070.46:556:10First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:284.52:003.88:070.98:080.36:546:11First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:324.63:063.99:100.89:120.26:536:12Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:394.84:124.110:100.510:15-0.16:526:12Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:435.15:124.511:060.211:15-0.46:516:13Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:395.46:064.911:58-0.26:506:14Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:295.66:575.312:12-0.812:46-0.66:486:15Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:185.87:475.71:05-1.01:34-0.96:476:16Full Moon28Wed
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 8:56 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 76% 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 (76% 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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