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 52m 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 - Sep 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:434.83:205.58:440.79:431.26:547:44Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:384.84:145.59:400.810:381.26:557:43Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:334.85:065.510:340.811:291.26:557:41Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:264.95:555.611:260.86:567:40Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:165.06:395.712:151.112:150.76:577:39Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:025.27:195.712:570.91:000.66:577:37Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:445.37:575.71:350.81:430.66:587:36New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:245.58:335.72:110.72:240.66:587:35New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:015.59:085.62:440.73:040.66:597:33New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:365.69:405.53:170.63:440.77:007:32New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:095.610:135.33:500.64:230.87:007:31Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:425.610:485.24:250.65:050.97:017:29Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:205.611:305.15:030.65:501.07:027:28Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:075.75:470.66:421.27:027:27First Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:195.01:055.76:390.77:421.27:037:25First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:195.02:115.87:390.78:461.17:047:24First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:255.03:205.98:460.69:491.07:047:23First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:355.24:286.19:540.510:500.77:057:21Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:465.55:336.311:010.311:480.37:057:20Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:515.86:316.412:050.17:067:19Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:516.27:246.512:420.01:04-0.17:077:17Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:466.58:156.51:34-0.22:00-0.27:077:16Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:386.79:056.42:23-0.42:54-0.27:087:15Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:306.79:546.13:11-0.43:46-0.17:097:13Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:216.610:445.93:58-0.34:370.27:097:12Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:116.411:335.54:440.05:280.57:107:10Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:026.25:310.36:190.97:117:09Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:245.312:545.96:200.67:141.27:117:08Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:175.11:475.77:130.98:111.47:127:06Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:124.92:415.58:091.19:071.57:137:05Third Quarter30Fri
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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