Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 6:37 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 57m at 12:38 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Apr 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:254.64:074.29:531.010:020.87:077:39First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:234.65:034.510:440.910:590.77:057:40Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:184.85:554.711:320.611:530.47:047:40Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:084.96:425.112:170.47:037:41Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:535.17:245.412:430.21:000.17:027:42Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:355.28:055.71:31-0.11:41-0.17:007:42Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:165.28:455.92:18-0.32:24-0.36:597:43Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:585.29:286.03:04-0.43:07-0.56:587:44Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:425.210:136.03:51-0.53:51-0.56:577:45Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:305.111:026.04:39-0.44:38-0.46:557:45Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:225.011:575.85:30-0.35:29-0.36:547:46Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:204.86:24-0.16:26-0.16:537:47Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:595.71:254.87:240.07:300.16:527:47Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:065.52:334.88:270.18:390.26:507:48Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:125.43:405.09:290.19:480.26:497:49Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:165.44:455.210:280.010:530.16:487:50Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:185.45:455.511:24-0.211:540.06:477:50Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:135.46:385.712:15-0.36:467:51Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:025.47:265.912:49-0.21:03-0.46:447:52Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:485.38:096.01:40-0.21:48-0.46:437:53New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:315.28:516.02:28-0.22:31-0.46:427:53New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:135.19:305.93:13-0.23:11-0.26:417:54New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:544.910:085.73:550.03:50-0.16:407:55Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:354.710:465.54:350.24:280.26:397:55Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:164.611:245.35:140.45:050.46:387:56Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:594.45:530.65:450.66:377:57Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:055.112:464.36:340.86:300.86:367:58Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:504.91:364.27:190.97:211.06:357:58First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:394.82:294.38:081.08:191.06:347:59First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:324.73:234.48:590.99:191.06:338:00First Quarter30Wed
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 3:37 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 67% 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 Third Quarter (67% 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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