Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 6:28 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 08m at 12:41 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Apr 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:554.75:590.16:07-0.17:067:40Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:145.612:534.66:560.27:040.07:047:40First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:165.52:014.67:590.38:090.17:037:41First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:265.43:124.69:050.39:170.17:027:42First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:375.44:224.810:100.210:250.07:017:42First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:485.55:295.111:120.011:30-0.26:597:43Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:525.66:295.512:09-0.36:587:44Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:485.77:225.812:30-0.51:01-0.56:577:44Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:395.88:116.01:26-0.71:49-0.66:567:45Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:265.78:586.12:18-0.72:35-0.66:547:46Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:125.69:436.13:07-0.73:19-0.56:537:47Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:565.310:265.93:54-0.64:01-0.36:527:47Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:385.111:095.74:39-0.34:41-0.16:517:48Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:214.811:515.55:240.05:210.26:497:49Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:064.66:090.36:020.56:487:49Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:365.212:544.46:560.66:470.86:477:50Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:245.01:464.37:470.87:391.06:467:51Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:164.82:404.38:390.98:371.16:457:52Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:104.73:354.39:310.99:361.16:447:52Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:064.74:314.510:220.810:341.06:427:53Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:014.85:244.711:100.611:290.86:417:54Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:524.96:135.011:560.46:407:55Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:385.06:575.312:190.512:390.26:397:55Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:215.17:375.61:070.31:200.06:387:56New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:015.28:165.81:530.02:02-0.26:377:57New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:425.28:566.02:39-0.12:44-0.36:367:57New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:245.19:396.13:24-0.23:28-0.46:357:58New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:095.010:246.14:11-0.34:13-0.46:347:59Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:594.911:156.04:59-0.25:01-0.36:338:00Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:544.85:50-0.15:54-0.26:328:00Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 3:34 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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