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 4h 16m at 10:29 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:09 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 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:564.910:575.24:380.44:500.56:348:17Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:354.911:335.05:100.45:300.76:348:16Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:154.85:430.56:120.96:358:15Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:104.812:564.86:190.66:591.16:368:14First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:524.61:414.97:000.67:521.26:378:13First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:384.52:305.07:480.68:491.26:378:13First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:294.53:245.18:410.69:471.16:388:12First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:254.54:225.39:390.510:450.96:398:11Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:254.65:215.610:380.311:420.76:398:10Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:274.86:175.911:390.16:408:09Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:275.17:106.212:360.312:37-0.26:418:08Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:225.48:006.31:270.01:33-0.46:418:07Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:165.78:506.42:17-0.32:28-0.56:428:06Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:115.99:426.43:06-0.63:23-0.66:438:04Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:066.110:336.23:55-0.74:17-0.56:438:03Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:026.111:265.94:43-0.75:11-0.36:448:02Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:596.15:33-0.66:080.06:458:01Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:215.612:586.06:25-0.47:090.36:458:00Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:195.31:586.07:21-0.28:130.66:467:59Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:185.12:585.98:200.19:160.76:477:58Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:175.03:585.89:190.210:170.86:477:57Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:164.94:565.710:170.311:140.86:487:55Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:144.95:505.811:140.36:497:54Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:095.06:375.812:070.712:070.36:497:53Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:575.17:205.812:540.612:560.36:507:52Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:425.37:595.81:370.61:420.36:517:51New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:245.48:365.72:170.52:250.46:517:49New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:045.49:135.62:540.53:060.56:527:48New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:435.49:485.53:280.53:450.66:537:47New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:205.410:235.34:000.64:230.76:537:46Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:555.310:565.14:310.75:010.96:547:44Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 1:19 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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