Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 11:30 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 5:19 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Oct 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:446.89:126.32:33-0.33:07-0.27:147:03Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:386.910:056.23:22-0.44:00-0.17:147:02Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:336.811:016.04:12-0.44:540.17:157:01Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:306.711:595.75:03-0.25:500.37:166:59Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:316.55:580.06:490.67:166:58Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:015.51:346.36:570.37:520.87:176:57Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:045.42:366.18:000.58:550.97:186:55Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:065.43:366.09:040.79:540.97:196:54Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:075.44:335.910:050.710:490.87:196:53Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:055.65:265.811:040.711:400.77:206:52Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:575.76:145.811:570.67:216:50Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:455.96:565.812:260.712:470.67:216:49Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:276.07:365.81:080.61:330.67:226:48New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:076.18:145.71:480.62:160.67:236:47New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:466.18:525.62:240.62:570.67:246:46New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:236.09:295.42:590.63:360.77:246:44New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:595.910:055.33:330.74:130.97:256:43Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:345.810:415.14:060.84:501.07:266:42Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:095.611:185.04:410.95:291.27:276:41Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:465.511:584.95:181.06:101.37:286:40Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:285.56:001.16:571.47:286:39First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:454.81:195.46:511.27:501.37:296:38First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:404.92:155.57:501.28:451.27:306:37First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:395.13:145.58:541.19:410.97:316:35First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:405.34:155.79:580.910:370.67:316:34Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:425.75:155.811:020.611:310.37:326:33Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:436.16:126.012:030.37:336:32Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:396.57:066.112:25-0.11:010.07:346:31Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:336.87:596.11:17-0.41:57-0.27:356:30Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:267.08:536.12:08-0.62:52-0.37:366:30Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:217.09:486.03:00-0.63:45-0.37:376:29Full Moon31Thu
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 8:24 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (11% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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