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 3h 09m 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 - Sep 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:305.311:325.05:030.75:411.16:547:43Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:065.35:380.86:251.26:557:42Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:114.912:505.36:200.97:151.46:567:40First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:574.81:425.37:090.98:121.46:567:39First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:514.82:415.48:070.89:121.36:577:38First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:514.83:445.69:090.710:121.16:587:36First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:555.04:475.910:130.611:100.86:587:35Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:015.35:486.111:170.36:597:34Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:045.66:446.412:060.412:180.07:007:32Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:026.07:366.512:590.01:17-0.27:007:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:566.48:286.61:50-0.32:13-0.47:017:30Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:516.69:206.52:40-0.53:08-0.47:017:28Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:466.710:136.33:29-0.64:02-0.37:027:27Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:416.711:066.04:19-0.54:56-0.17:037:26Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:376.65:09-0.35:520.37:037:24Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:025.712:356.46:010.06:500.67:047:23Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:005.51:356.16:560.37:520.97:057:22Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:595.22:345.97:560.58:541.07:057:20Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:585.13:325.88:570.79:531.17:067:19Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:565.14:285.79:560.810:471.17:077:18Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:525.25:205.710:530.811:371.07:077:16Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:455.36:075.711:450.87:087:15Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:335.56:495.812:230.912:340.77:097:14Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:165.77:285.81:040.81:180.77:097:12New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:565.88:065.81:420.82:010.77:107:11New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:355.88:425.72:170.72:410.77:117:09New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:125.89:185.52:510.73:200.87:117:08New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:475.89:525.43:230.83:580.97:127:07Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:205.710:255.23:560.84:361.07:137:05Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:525.710:595.14:300.85:151.17:137:04Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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