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 (tomorrow) : 8:04 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 21m at 1:47 am (5.2 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 - Oct 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:456.710:596.04:18-0.34:580.07:137:04Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:416.611:555.75:08-0.15:540.27:147:02Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:416.56:000.16:540.57:157:01Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:555.51:446.36:580.47:570.77:157:00First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:585.32:476.28:000.69:000.97:166:59First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:005.23:486.09:050.810:010.97:176:57First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:025.24:486.010:080.810:570.97:176:56Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:025.35:426.011:080.811:490.87:186:55Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:565.46:306.012:020.87:196:53Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:445.67:125.912:360.712:520.77:206:52Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:275.87:515.91:180.61:380.77:206:51Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:075.98:295.81:570.62:200.77:216:50Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:455.99:065.72:340.63:010.77:226:49Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:215.99:425.53:090.63:390.87:236:47Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:565.910:185.33:420.74:161.07:236:46Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:305.810:545.04:150.84:531.17:246:45Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:045.711:304.94:490.95:301.37:256:44Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:415.65:261.06:121.57:266:43Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:104.712:245.56:081.17:001.57:266:41Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:574.61:175.56:591.27:561.67:276:40Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:534.62:165.67:581.28:541.47:286:39Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:544.83:175.79:011.09:521.27:296:38Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:575.04:205.810:050.810:490.97:306:37Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:005.45:206.011:080.611:440.57:306:36Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:595.86:176.212:080.27:316:35Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:536.37:096.312:360.11:06-0.17:326:34New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:456.68:016.31:26-0.22:01-0.37:336:33New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:386.98:526.22:16-0.42:55-0.47:346:32New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:317.09:466.03:05-0.53:49-0.37:346:31New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:266.910:415.83:55-0.44:43-0.27:356:30Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:236.711:385.54:46-0.25:380.17:366:29Waxing 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 4:55 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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