Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 9:28 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 13m at 3:04 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Aug 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:225.22:015.77:26-0.38:130.56:338:18Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:164.92:575.68:20-0.19:140.76:348:17Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:114.73:525.59:150.110:130.86:358:16Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:054.64:475.510:090.211:090.86:358:15Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:014.55:395.511:020.36:368:14Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:544.66:275.512:010.811:53 AM0.36:378:13Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:434.77:105.612:480.712:410.36:378:12Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:284.87:505.61:310.61:260.36:388:11New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:114.98:285.62:110.62:080.36:398:10New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:534.99:045.62:480.52:490.36:398:09New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:325.09:395.53:220.53:280.46:408:08New Moon11Thu
12Fri10:095.010:115.33:540.54:070.56:418:07Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:435.010:435.24:250.54:450.76:418:06Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:165.011:165.04:570.55:260.86:428:05Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:525.111:554.95:330.56:110.96:438:04Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:365.26:140.57:031.16:438:03First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:424.81:295.37:030.58:031.16:448:02First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:374.72:315.47:590.49:061.06:458:01First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:394.73:375.69:020.310:100.96:458:00First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:464.84:465.910:070.211:120.66:467:59Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:565.05:516.111:130.06:477:57Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:045.36:506.412:110.312:17-0.26:477:56Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:055.67:446.61:06-0.11:17-0.46:487:55Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:026.08:376.61:59-0.42:14-0.66:497:54Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:586.29:296.52:49-0.63:10-0.56:497:53Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:536.310:206.33:38-0.74:04-0.46:507:51Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:486.311:115.94:26-0.64:57-0.16:517:50Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:416.25:14-0.45:510.26:517:49Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:025.612:356.06:02-0.16:470.66:527:48Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:545.31:305.86:530.27:460.96:537:46Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:485.02:255.77:480.58:461.16:537:45Third Quarter31Wed
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 6:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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