Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 12:31 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 59m at 6:26 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:565.02:455.58:050.78:561.16:547:44First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:484.93:375.58:590.99:501.26:557:43First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:404.84:295.59:520.910:431.16:557:41Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:344.85:205.510:430.911:321.16:567:40Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:264.96:075.611:340.96:577:39Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:165.16:525.812:180.912:210.86:577:37Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:015.37:335.81:000.81:050.76:587:36Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:435.48:115.81:400.71:480.66:587:35Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:235.58:485.82:180.62:290.66:597:33Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:005.69:235.72:540.53:090.67:007:32Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:355.79:575.63:300.43:500.67:007:31Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:115.710:325.54:070.44:320.77:017:29Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:495.811:115.44:460.45:160.87:027:28Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:345.811:585.35:290.46:060.97:027:27Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:275.96:180.47:021.07:037:25Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:545.21:285.97:140.58:061.07:047:24Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:595.22:356.08:160.59:110.97:047:23Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:085.23:436.19:210.410:150.87:057:21Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:175.44:516.210:270.211:170.57:057:20Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:255.75:546.411:310.17:067:19Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:276.06:516.512:140.212:31-0.17:077:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:236.37:436.61:080.01:28-0.37:077:16New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:166.58:336.51:58-0.22:22-0.37:087:14New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:076.69:216.42:47-0.23:14-0.27:097:13New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:576.510:086.13:33-0.24:040.07:097:12Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:456.410:555.84:180.04:520.27:107:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:336.211:415.55:020.35:410.67:117:09Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:226.05:460.66:300.97:117:08Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:295.31:125.76:320.97:231.27:127:06First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:195.12:035.67:221.28:171.47:137:05First Quarter30Wed
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 9:28 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 5% 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 (5% 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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