Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 5:29 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:26 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Mar 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:034.99:244.72:55-0.13:100.16:466:16Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:334.79:534.83:310.03:390.16:456:17Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:034.610:234.84:090.14:110.16:446:18Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:384.411:004.84:500.34:480.26:436:19Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:194.211:484.85:370.55:320.26:416:19Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:114.16:330.66:260.36:406:20Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:484.81:124.07:380.67:310.36:396:21Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:594.92:224.18:450.68:410.26:386:22Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:165.14:374.310:510.310:51-0.17:367:22Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:315.35:484.611:520.011:58-0.47:357:23Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:345.66:505.112:49-0.47:347:24Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:305.97:465.51:00-0.71:41-0.77:337:25New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:216.08:395.81:57-1.02:30-1.07:317:25New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:116.09:306.02:51-1.13:18-1.17:307:26New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:005.810:216.03:44-1.14:04-1.17:297:27Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:485.511:105.94:35-0.94:49-0.97:277:28Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:375.25:27-0.65:35-0.67:267:28Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:015.712:284.86:20-0.26:23-0.27:257:29Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:535.41:214.47:170.27:160.27:247:30First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:485.12:184.28:170.68:130.57:227:31First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:464.93:164.19:180.89:140.77:217:31First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:454.74:164.110:170.810:150.77:207:32First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:454.75:144.211:120.811:120.67:187:33Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:404.86:074.412:010.77:177:33Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:294.96:534.712:050.512:450.57:167:34Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:115.07:354.912:520.31:240.47:147:35Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:505.18:145.11:350.21:590.37:137:36Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:265.18:505.22:160.12:320.27:127:36Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:005.09:245.32:550.03:040.27:107:37Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:334.99:545.33:340.03:350.17:097:38Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:044.810:235.34:110.14:070.17:087:38Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 8:27 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 81% 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 (81% 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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