Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 9m at 7:12 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:39 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Sep 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:264.912:505.36:350.87:151.46:547:44Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:104.71:405.47:230.88:131.46:557:42Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:034.72:375.58:180.89:141.36:557:41Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:024.73:385.79:180.710:161.26:567:40Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:074.84:435.910:200.511:170.96:577:38Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:135.15:476.211:220.26:577:37Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:165.46:456.512:150.512:23-0.16:587:36Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:145.77:396.71:090.21:21-0.36:597:34New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:096.18:316.82:01-0.12:17-0.56:597:33New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:046.39:246.72:51-0.33:12-0.57:007:32New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:006.510:176.53:41-0.44:06-0.57:007:30Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:556.511:096.24:29-0.45:00-0.27:017:29Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:516.45:18-0.25:560.17:027:28Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:035.912:496.36:100.06:550.47:027:26First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:595.61:486.27:040.37:560.77:037:25First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:575.32:466.08:020.68:570.97:047:24First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:555.13:445.99:020.89:561.07:047:22First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:525.04:405.810:000.910:521.07:057:21Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:495.05:335.810:570.911:430.97:067:20Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:425.26:215.911:490.87:067:18Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:305.37:035.912:300.912:380.87:077:17Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:145.57:435.91:120.81:220.77:087:16Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:555.68:215.91:520.72:040.77:087:14Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:345.78:585.82:290.72:440.77:097:13Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:115.79:335.73:030.73:220.87:107:11Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:465.710:075.53:360.73:590.97:107:10Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:185.710:405.34:090.74:361.07:117:09Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:505.711:125.14:430.85:141.27:117:07Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:265.711:505.05:190.95:571.37:127:06Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:105.76:010.96:461.47:137:05Third 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 10:25 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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