Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 23m at 11:30 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:04 pm (6.0 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 - May 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:095.012:364.46:390.76:300.86:318:01Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:534.91:254.47:270.77:250.96:308:02Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:454.92:204.58:190.78:270.96:298:02Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:424.93:184.79:130.59:320.76:288:03Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:414.94:175.010:070.310:360.56:278:04Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:435.05:175.411:020.011:380.26:278:05Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:435.16:145.811:56-0.36:268:05Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:405.37:086.212:37-0.112:49-0.66:258:06Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:345.48:006.51:33-0.41:41-0.86:248:07New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:285.48:536.62:28-0.62:33-1.06:238:08New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:235.49:486.63:21-0.73:25-1.06:238:08New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:215.410:436.54:14-0.74:18-0.86:228:09Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:195.211:406.25:08-0.65:12-0.66:218:10Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:205.16:02-0.46:09-0.36:208:11Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:395.91:215.16:59-0.27:100.06:208:11First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:385.62:225.17:58-0.18:140.26:198:12First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:355.43:215.18:560.09:170.46:188:13First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:315.14:175.29:500.110:170.46:188:13First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:255.05:115.310:410.111:140.46:178:14Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:164.96:015.511:300.16:178:15Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:044.86:455.612:060.312:150.16:168:15Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:494.87:275.712:540.212:560.16:168:16Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:314.88:065.71:390.21:360.16:158:17Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:124.78:445.72:210.12:140.16:158:17Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:524.79:215.63:020.12:510.26:148:18Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:314.69:575.53:400.23:260.36:148:19Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:104.510:315.44:170.24:020.36:138:19Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:474.411:045.24:530.34:390.46:138:20Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:254.411:395.15:300.45:190.56:138:21Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:064.46:090.46:050.66:128:21Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:205.012:534.56:540.46:580.76:128:22Third Quarter31Sat
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 2:47 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 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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