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 38m 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 - Feb 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:115.67:194.612:35-0.71:27-0.57:145:51New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:575.78:074.91:26-0.92:13-0.77:135:52New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:445.88:575.12:17-1.12:58-0.97:125:53New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:315.79:485.23:07-1.13:43-0.97:115:54Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:195.510:415.23:59-0.94:29-0.97:115:55Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:095.211:375.24:53-0.75:18-0.87:105:56Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:034.85:52-0.36:11-0.67:095:57First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:365.21:024.46:57-0.17:08-0.47:085:58First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:395.12:044.28:040.28:08-0.37:075:59First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:455.03:094.09:110.29:10-0.27:076:00Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:525.04:154.010:160.210:12-0.27:066:01Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:555.15:154.111:140.111:11-0.27:056:02Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:505.16:084.312:060.07:046:02Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:385.26:544.512:04-0.312:53-0.17:036:03Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:205.27:374.612:52-0.41:35-0.17:026:04Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:585.28:184.71:37-0.42:14-0.17:016:05Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:355.18:574.72:18-0.42:49-0.17:006:06Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:095.09:334.72:57-0.33:210.06:596:07Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:424.810:084.63:35-0.13:500.16:586:08Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:164.610:424.64:120.14:200.26:576:09Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:504.311:174.54:510.34:510.36:566:09Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:274.111:574.55:330.55:270.46:556:10Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:103.96:230.76:120.56:536:11Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:454.41:013.87:200.87:060.56:526:12Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:434.52:003.78:210.88:070.56:516:13Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:494.63:053.89:230.79:130.36:506:14Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:584.84:124.010:240.510:190.06:496:14Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:025.15:134.411:190.211:20-0.36:486:15Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:575.46:084.812:11-0.26:476:16Waning Crescent29Sun
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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