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 : 10:29 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 26m at 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 - Feb 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:475.55:594.812:04-0.57:145:51Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:415.86:545.112:09-1.012:55-0.97:135:52New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:325.97:475.41:05-1.21:45-1.17:125:53New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:226.08:405.61:59-1.42:34-1.37:115:54New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:135.99:345.62:52-1.43:22-1.47:115:55Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:035.610:275.63:44-1.24:09-1.37:105:56Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:555.311:235.54:38-0.94:59-1.07:095:57Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:494.95:35-0.55:52-0.77:085:58First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:215.312:464.66:37-0.26:48-0.57:075:59First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:215.11:454.37:410.17:48-0.27:066:00First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:224.92:464.28:440.28:48-0.17:066:01First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:244.83:474.19:450.39:47-0.17:056:02Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:244.84:454.210:420.210:43-0.17:046:02Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:174.95:364.411:320.111:34-0.27:036:03Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:025.06:214.512:170.07:026:04Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:435.07:034.712:21-0.312:58-0.17:016:05Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:215.17:434.81:04-0.31:35-0.17:006:06Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:575.18:214.81:44-0.42:09-0.16:596:07Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:315.08:564.82:22-0.32:41-0.16:586:08Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:044.89:284.82:59-0.23:11-0.16:576:09Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:354.79:584.83:35-0.13:400.06:566:09Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:064.510:284.74:110.14:120.06:546:10Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:404.411:044.74:510.24:490.16:536:11Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:214.211:504.75:360.45:330.16:526:12Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:104.16:300.56:270.26:516:13Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:484.71:104.17:320.67:300.26:506:14Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:564.82:174.28:360.58:380.06:496:14Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:094.93:294.49:400.29:47-0.26:486:15Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:205.24:384.710:41-0.110:52-0.56:466:16Waning Crescent29Wed
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 7:10 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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