Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 6:16 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 59m at 12:09 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Apr 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:295.26:555.112:000.112:380.17:067:39Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:135.37:395.412:540.01:220.07:057:40Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:535.28:205.51:42-0.12:02-0.17:037:41Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:305.28:585.62:26-0.12:38-0.17:027:42Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:065.09:345.63:08-0.13:120.07:017:42Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:424.910:085.53:470.03:440.16:597:43Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:174.710:415.44:250.24:150.36:587:44Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:534.511:145.25:020.44:460.56:577:44Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:304.311:505.15:400.65:190.66:567:45Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:104.16:200.85:590.86:547:46Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:314.912:564.07:071.06:470.96:537:47Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:224.81:494.08:011.17:451.06:527:47Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:224.72:484.18:581.08:510.96:517:48Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:244.83:504.39:540.99:580.86:507:49Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:274.94:524.610:490.611:020.56:487:49Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:265.15:505.111:410.36:477:50Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:205.36:425.612:030.212:30-0.16:467:51Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:095.47:316.01:00-0.11:17-0.46:457:52New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:575.48:206.31:54-0.42:05-0.76:447:52New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:475.49:106.52:47-0.52:52-0.86:437:53New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:385.310:026.53:39-0.63:41-0.86:417:54New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:325.110:566.34:32-0.54:31-0.66:407:55Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:294.811:556.15:26-0.25:23-0.36:397:55Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:314.76:230.06:210.06:387:56Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:575.81:374.57:250.37:250.36:377:57First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:035.52:424.68:290.48:330.56:367:57First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:075.33:464.79:300.59:400.56:357:58First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:075.14:464.910:270.410:430.56:347:59Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:045.05:415.111:180.311:400.46:338:00Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:545.06:295.312:050.26:328:00Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 3:12 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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