Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 8:31 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 45m at 2:35 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Oct 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:576.08:246.21:470.32:060.37:137:04Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:416.19:056.02:300.32:530.47:147:03Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:236.19:445.83:100.33:380.57:157:01Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:036.010:235.53:480.44:200.77:157:00Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:425.911:035.34:250.65:011.07:166:59Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:215.811:445.05:000.85:421.27:176:58Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:015.65:371.06:251.57:176:56Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:284.812:465.56:171.27:131.77:186:55Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:174.71:365.47:041.48:061.87:196:54Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:104.62:305.47:581.49:011.77:196:53Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:054.63:265.48:551.49:541.67:206:51Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:014.74:215.59:541.310:461.47:216:50Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:565.05:155.710:511.111:341.17:226:49Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:485.36:055.911:470.87:226:48Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:365.66:516.012:210.812:400.57:236:46Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:216.07:356.11:050.51:310.37:246:45New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:066.38:196.11:490.22:210.17:256:44New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:526.59:056.02:340.03:120.07:256:43New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:406.79:545.93:19-0.14:030.17:266:42Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:326.710:465.74:06-0.14:550.27:276:41Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:286.611:435.44:560.05:500.47:286:39Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:296.45:490.26:500.67:296:38Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:465.21:356.26:490.57:530.87:296:37First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:545.12:426.17:560.78:570.87:306:36First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:015.13:466.09:040.79:580.77:316:35First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:065.24:465.910:100.710:550.67:326:34Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:085.45:425.911:120.611:470.57:336:33Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:035.76:315.912:090.57:336:32Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:525.97:155.812:340.41:010.57:346:31Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:356.07:555.71:180.31:480.57:356:30Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:166.18:355.61:590.32:330.57:366:29Full Moon31Mon
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 5:33 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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