Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 7:29 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 58m at 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 - Jan 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:135.44:214.710:24-0.210:33-0.67:215:24Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:135.65:204.711:24-0.311:28-0.77:225:25Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:075.86:144.712:19-0.57:225:26Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:575.87:044.712:20-0.71:10-0.57:225:26New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:455.87:524.71:10-0.71:58-0.57:225:27New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:315.78:384.61:58-0.62:44-0.47:225:28New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:145.59:234.52:43-0.53:27-0.37:225:29Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:565.210:064.43:26-0.34:07-0.17:225:30Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:365.010:504.34:080.04:470.07:225:30Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:174.711:354.24:500.25:270.27:225:31Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:004.55:350.56:090.37:225:32First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:224.212:464.36:250.76:530.47:225:33First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:114.21:344.17:210.87:400.47:225:34First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:034.22:254.08:190.88:280.47:215:35First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:564.43:203.99:170.89:190.37:215:36Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:514.64:164.010:140.610:110.17:215:37Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:454.85:094.111:070.411:02-0.27:215:38Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:355.15:574.211:570.111:52-0.47:205:39Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:215.36:434.412:44-0.17:205:39Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:065.67:284.612:41-0.71:30-0.47:205:40Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:515.78:154.71:29-0.92:15-0.67:195:41Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:375.89:024.82:18-1.03:00-0.77:195:42Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:245.79:524.93:07-1.13:45-0.87:195:43Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:125.610:454.93:58-1.04:32-0.77:185:44Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:035.411:435.04:51-0.85:22-0.77:185:45Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:585.15:50-0.56:16-0.67:175:46Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:445.012:564.86:54-0.37:14-0.57:175:47Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:485.01:574.58:00-0.18:14-0.47:165:48Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:535.13:014.39:06-0.19:14-0.47:155:49Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:585.24:064.310:09-0.110:15-0.47:155:50Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:595.35:064.311:08-0.211:12-0.57:145:51Waning Crescent31Sun
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 4:34 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 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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