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 1h 06m 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 - Nov 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:165.04:275.210:161.310:441.27:376:28Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:085.25:175.211:091.111:271.07:386:27Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:565.46:045.212:001.07:396:26Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:415.76:475.312:090.812:470.87:406:26Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:225.97:285.312:500.61:320.67:406:25New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:016.07:075.31:300.41:170.56:415:24New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:406.17:485.31:120.32:010.46:425:23New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:206.28:305.21:550.22:460.46:435:22New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:046.29:165.22:400.13:320.46:445:22Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:526.110:075.13:270.24:200.46:455:21Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:466.011:055.14:180.25:120.56:465:20Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:455.95:140.46:090.56:475:20First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:095.112:485.86:170.57:080.46:475:19First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:165.31:505.77:260.58:070.36:485:18First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:215.52:525.68:330.59:050.16:495:18First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:255.73:525.59:390.410:000.06:505:17Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:266.04:505.510:410.210:54-0.26:515:17Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:226.25:435.511:380.111:45-0.36:525:16Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:136.46:325.412:310.06:535:16Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:006.47:205.412:33-0.31:210.06:545:15Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:466.38:065.21:20-0.32:090.16:555:15Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:306.28:515.12:06-0.22:540.26:565:15Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:136.09:364.92:500.03:370.46:565:14Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:555.710:214.83:320.24:180.66:575:14Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:375.411:074.64:140.55:000.86:585:14Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:205.211:564.54:580.75:421.06:595:13Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:055.05:460.96:271.07:005:13Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:474.512:534.86:391.17:131.17:015:13Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:384.61:434.77:351.28:001.07:025:13Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:304.72:334.68:321.18:470.97:035:13Third Quarter30Wed
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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