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 (tomorrow) : 10:28 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 03m at 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 - Dec 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:255.46:090.46:520.17:045:13First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:585.11:275.37:160.47:500.07:055:13First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:035.32:305.28:230.48:48-0.27:065:13First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:085.63:345.19:300.29:46-0.47:065:13Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:135.94:375.210:340.010:44-0.57:075:13Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:136.15:355.211:34-0.211:39-0.77:085:13Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:096.36:305.212:30-0.37:095:13Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:016.47:225.212:32-0.81:23-0.47:105:13Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:516.38:135.21:23-0.82:13-0.47:105:13Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:396.19:035.12:13-0.73:00-0.37:115:13Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:265.99:524.93:01-0.53:46-0.17:125:14Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:115.610:404.83:48-0.24:300.17:125:14Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:555.311:294.64:340.15:140.37:135:14Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:395.05:220.45:580.57:145:14Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:194.512:254.76:140.76:440.67:145:15Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:094.51:134.57:090.87:310.77:155:15Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:014.52:034.48:050.98:180.77:165:15Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:534.62:544.39:010.99:060.67:165:16Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:464.73:484.39:550.89:540.57:175:16Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:374.94:414.310:480.610:420.37:175:17Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:265.15:304.411:360.411:280.17:185:17Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:105.36:154.512:220.27:185:18New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:525.56:584.612:14-0.11:060.07:195:18New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:335.67:404.712:58-0.31:49-0.17:195:19New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:145.68:224.71:43-0.42:31-0.37:195:20New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:555.69:074.82:29-0.53:14-0.47:205:20Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:385.69:544.93:16-0.53:58-0.57:205:21Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:235.510:465.04:05-0.54:44-0.57:205:22Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:135.311:425.04:58-0.35:33-0.57:215:22Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:095.05:57-0.16:28-0.57:215:23First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:445.11:094.87:020.06:58-0.47:215:24First 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 7:18 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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