Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 18m at 3:24 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:59 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Sep 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:536.08:176.81:45-0.21:59-0.66:547:44New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:496.29:106.72:37-0.42:55-0.76:557:42New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:456.310:036.53:27-0.53:49-0.66:557:41Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:406.410:556.34:16-0.54:43-0.46:567:40Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:356.311:475.95:05-0.35:370.06:577:39Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:306.25:54-0.16:320.36:577:37Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:395.61:266.06:460.27:310.66:587:36First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:335.32:225.97:400.58:300.96:597:35First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:285.13:165.78:360.79:281.06:597:33First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:225.04:105.79:320.910:231.17:007:32First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:164.95:035.710:270.911:151.07:007:31Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:105.05:525.711:190.97:017:29Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:005.16:375.812:030.912:080.87:027:28Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:475.37:185.912:470.812:530.87:027:27Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:295.47:585.91:270.71:360.77:037:25Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:105.58:365.92:050.72:160.77:047:24Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:485.69:115.82:410.62:550.77:047:22Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:235.69:455.63:160.63:340.77:057:21Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:565.710:185.53:500.64:120.87:067:20Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:295.710:505.34:250.64:520.97:067:18Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:065.711:285.25:030.65:351.07:077:17Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:495.85:440.76:241.27:077:16Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:145.112:425.86:330.77:211.27:087:14Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:105.11:435.97:300.78:241.27:097:13Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:155.12:496.08:330.69:281.07:097:12Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:245.23:576.19:390.510:320.87:107:10Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:345.45:056.310:440.311:320.57:117:09Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:415.86:076.511:480.17:117:08Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:416.17:046.612:290.212:48-0.27:127:06Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:376.47:576.71:22-0.11:45-0.37:137:05New Moon30Wed
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 6:41 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 97% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (97% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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