Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 5:27 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 05m at 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 - Jun 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:225.612:524.66:500.06:510.26:128:22Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:225.51:564.77:480.07:580.36:128:23Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:235.43:005.08:45-0.19:070.36:118:23Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:235.34:025.39:41-0.210:130.26:118:24Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:235.15:025.610:35-0.411:170.16:118:24Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:215.05:595.911:28-0.56:118:25Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:174.96:516.112:160.012:19-0.66:118:25Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:094.97:396.21:12-0.11:09-0.56:118:26New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:584.88:266.12:04-0.21:57-0.56:118:26New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:464.79:116.02:53-0.12:43-0.36:118:27New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:344.59:555.83:400.03:28-0.16:118:27New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:224.410:385.64:250.14:120.16:118:28Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:094.311:205.35:070.34:560.36:118:28Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:564.25:490.55:400.66:118:28Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:035.112:454.26:310.66:260.86:118:29Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:484.91:344.27:140.77:181.06:118:29First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:334.72:244.37:580.88:141.16:118:29First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:204.63:134.48:410.79:101.16:118:30First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:084.44:034.69:250.610:071.06:118:30First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:584.44:524.910:100.511:020.96:118:30Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:494.35:415.110:560.411:560.76:128:30Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:414.36:285.411:440.26:128:30Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:314.47:135.712:470.412:320.06:128:31Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:204.47:585.91:370.21:21-0.16:128:31Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:084.58:466.02:250.02:11-0.36:138:31Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:584.69:356.03:14-0.13:02-0.46:138:31Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:524.610:276.04:02-0.23:54-0.46:138:31Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:474.711:205.94:51-0.34:47-0.36:148:31Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:454.85:40-0.35:43-0.26:148:31Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:155.812:454.96:32-0.36:430.06:148:31Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 2:26 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 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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