Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 9:28 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:52 pm (5.5 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 - Oct 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:064.93:335.49:061.210:001.57:137:04Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:014.94:255.410:011.210:491.47:147:03Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:545.15:155.510:541.211:341.37:157:01Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:455.36:015.611:451.17:157:00Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:315.56:445.712:151.112:320.97:166:59Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:145.77:235.712:541.01:160.87:176:57New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:535.88:015.61:300.81:590.77:176:56New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:306.08:375.62:060.72:410.77:186:55New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:056.09:125.52:420.63:220.77:196:53New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:406.09:485.43:200.64:040.77:206:52Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:186.010:285.33:590.54:470.87:206:51Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:016.011:145.24:420.55:340.97:216:50Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:526.05:290.66:271.07:226:49Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:085.112:535.96:240.77:261.07:236:47First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:125.12:005.97:270.88:281.07:236:46First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:215.23:065.98:350.79:290.87:246:45First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:305.44:116.09:440.610:280.57:256:44Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:375.75:136.110:500.511:240.27:266:43Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:406.16:106.111:530.37:266:41Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:376.47:036.212:180.012:510.17:276:40Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:296.77:536.11:08-0.21:460.07:286:39Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:186.88:416.01:57-0.32:380.07:296:38Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:076.89:295.82:44-0.23:280.17:296:37Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:546.610:175.63:30-0.14:160.37:306:36Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:416.311:045.34:160.15:030.67:316:35Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:276.011:535.15:000.45:500.97:326:34Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:155.85:460.86:381.27:336:33Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:434.91:045.56:351.07:291.47:346:32Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:364.81:555.37:281.28:211.47:346:31Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:304.82:465.28:251.49:111.47:356:30Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:234.93:375.29:211.49:591.37:366:29Third Quarter31Mon
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 12:40 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 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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