Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 25m at 4:35 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:005.98:236.51:50-0.12:02-0.46:547:44New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:536.09:116.42:40-0.22:55-0.46:547:43New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:446.19:586.23:27-0.23:45-0.26:557:42New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:336.010:435.94:12-0.14:340.06:567:40Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:205.911:275.64:550.15:220.46:567:39Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:085.75:370.46:100.76:577:38Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:125.312:565.66:200.77:011.06:587:36First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:595.11:455.57:050.97:541.26:587:35First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:484.92:355.47:541.18:491.46:597:34First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:394.83:265.48:451.29:421.47:007:32First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:324.84:185.49:381.210:341.37:007:31First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:264.85:115.510:301.111:231.27:017:30Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:205.06:005.711:221.07:017:28Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:105.16:455.812:091.012:110.87:027:27Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:565.37:265.912:520.812:580.77:037:26Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:385.58:066.01:330.61:430.57:037:24Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:175.78:446.02:130.42:280.47:047:23Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:575.99:226.02:530.33:120.47:057:22Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:376.010:025.93:340.23:580.47:057:20Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:216.110:455.74:150.14:450.47:067:19Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:086.111:345.65:000.15:350.67:077:18Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:016.15:480.26:310.77:077:16Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:305.41:026.16:420.37:330.97:087:15Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:345.32:086.17:430.48:390.97:097:14Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:415.33:156.18:480.49:430.87:097:12Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:495.34:226.29:530.410:460.77:107:11Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:555.55:256.310:570.311:440.57:107:09Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:575.86:226.411:580.17:117:08Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:536.07:136.412:370.312:540.07:127:07Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:446.28:006.41:270.11:470.07:127:05New Moon30Sun
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 7:39 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 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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