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 50m 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 - Feb 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:545.46:004.412:02-0.37:135:52Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:435.46:494.512:05-0.512:51-0.47:135:53New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:285.47:344.612:54-0.61:37-0.47:125:54New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:095.48:164.61:40-0.62:19-0.47:115:55New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:495.38:574.62:23-0.52:58-0.37:105:55New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:265.19:364.63:03-0.43:34-0.27:105:56Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:024.910:134.53:41-0.24:08-0.17:095:57Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:384.610:514.44:190.14:420.17:085:58Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:154.411:314.44:580.35:170.27:075:59Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:564.25:410.55:570.37:066:00First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:144.312:414.06:320.76:420.47:056:01First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:034.31:323.87:290.87:340.47:046:02First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:574.42:283.88:290.88:300.37:046:03First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:564.53:293.89:300.79:290.27:036:04Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:004.74:314.010:300.510:29-0.17:026:05Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:005.05:274.311:240.211:25-0.47:016:05Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:535.46:184.612:15-0.27:006:06Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:435.67:074.912:19-0.81:03-0.56:596:07Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:315.87:565.21:12-1.01:50-0.86:576:08Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:195.98:465.42:03-1.22:37-0.96:566:09Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:075.99:375.52:54-1.33:23-1.06:556:10Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:565.710:305.53:46-1.14:09-1.06:546:11Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:475.411:265.54:39-0.94:58-0.86:536:11Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:425.05:37-0.65:51-0.56:526:12Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:265.412:404.76:39-0.36:49-0.36:516:13Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:295.21:424.47:440.07:51-0.16:506:14Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:345.12:464.38:490.18:550.06:496:15Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:395.13:514.39:510.19:580.06:476:15Waning Crescent28Sun
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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