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 5h 16m at 5:27 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:41 pm (5.1 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 - Oct 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:515.05:205.610:501.111:411.27:137:04Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:445.16:075.711:421.07:147:03Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:325.36:495.812:261.112:310.97:157:01Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:155.57:285.81:061.01:150.87:157:00New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:555.68:055.81:420.91:570.87:166:59New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:335.78:405.72:160.82:380.87:176:57New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:095.89:145.52:480.83:170.87:176:56New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:425.89:475.33:200.83:550.97:186:55New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:135.810:195.23:520.84:341.07:196:54Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:445.710:545.04:250.95:141.27:206:52Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:215.711:364.95:030.95:591.37:206:51Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:085.75:471.06:511.47:216:50First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:264.81:075.76:391.07:511.47:226:49First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:274.82:155.77:421.08:541.37:226:47First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:354.93:245.88:510.99:561.17:236:46First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:455.14:326.010:010.810:550.77:246:45Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:545.55:356.211:080.511:510.47:256:44Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:585.96:316.412:110.27:266:43Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:556.37:246.412:430.01:100.07:266:42Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:486.78:146.41:33-0.32:06-0.27:276:40Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:406.99:056.22:22-0.43:00-0.27:286:39Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:316.99:555.93:10-0.43:52-0.17:296:38Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:236.810:475.63:57-0.34:440.27:296:37Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:146.611:395.34:450.05:360.57:306:36Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:076.25:330.36:300.87:316:35Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:345.01:025.96:250.77:281.17:326:34Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:314.91:595.67:221.08:261.37:336:33Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:294.82:545.58:231.29:231.47:346:32Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:254.83:475.49:221.310:151.37:346:31Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:204.94:395.310:191.211:021.27:356:30Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:135.15:275.411:131.111:451.17:366:29Waning Crescent31Fri
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 8:34 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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