Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:53 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 49m at 10:33 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Aug 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:365.11:044.96:440.47:081.06:348:17Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:204.81:524.97:270.58:011.16:348:16Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:064.62:394.98:110.68:561.26:358:15Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:544.53:285.08:570.79:501.26:368:14Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:454.44:195.19:450.710:441.26:368:14Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:384.45:115.310:340.611:361.06:378:13Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:324.46:015.511:250.56:388:12Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:234.56:485.712:250.912:150.36:388:11Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:104.77:325.91:110.71:040.26:398:10New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:554.88:156.01:550.51:520.06:408:09New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:405.08:576.12:380.32:40-0.16:418:08New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:255.29:406.13:210.13:28-0.26:418:07New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:125.310:256.04:04-0.14:17-0.26:428:06Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:025.511:135.94:47-0.25:08-0.16:438:05Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:545.65:33-0.26:020.16:438:03Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:035.712:515.76:22-0.17:010.36:448:02First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:585.41:525.87:16-0.18:050.56:458:01First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:585.22:545.98:150.09:100.56:458:00First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:005.13:585.99:150.110:140.56:467:59First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:045.05:016.010:170.111:160.46:477:58Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:095.06:026.211:180.16:477:57Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:105.16:566.212:130.312:160.06:487:56Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:055.27:466.31:070.21:110.06:497:54Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:565.38:326.21:560.12:020.06:497:53Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:445.49:156.12:420.12:510.16:507:52Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:295.49:565.93:260.13:360.26:517:51Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:135.410:365.74:060.24:200.56:517:49Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:555.411:155.44:440.45:010.76:527:48Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:365.311:555.25:200.55:431.06:527:47Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:185.25:570.76:271.26:537:46Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:374.91:025.26:350.97:151.46:547:44Third Quarter31Thu
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 1:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 94% 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 Waning Gibbous (94% 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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