Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 17m at 12:31 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:06 pm (6.3 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 - Nov 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:194.92:505.28:211.49:021.26:375:28First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:125.03:425.39:171.39:491.06:385:27Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:045.24:325.310:111.110:350.86:395:26Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:535.55:185.411:030.911:190.56:405:26Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:385.86:025.511:510.76:405:25Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:216.06:435.512:030.312:380.56:415:24Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:026.27:255.612:460.11:250.36:425:23Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:446.48:095.51:31-0.12:120.26:435:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:296.48:565.52:17-0.23:000.26:445:22Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:186.49:485.43:04-0.23:490.26:455:21Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:116.310:455.33:54-0.14:410.36:465:20Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:086.111:475.24:480.05:370.46:475:20Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:116.05:470.26:370.46:485:19Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:545.21:155.86:520.37:390.46:485:18Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:595.42:175.77:590.38:390.36:495:18Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:035.53:195.79:040.39:360.16:505:17Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:045.84:175.610:060.210:310.06:515:17Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:016.05:125.611:040.111:22-0.16:525:16Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:526.26:015.611:580.06:535:16Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:396.36:475.512:10-0.212:48-0.16:545:15New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:246.37:305.412:55-0.21:36-0.16:555:15New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:076.28:135.21:39-0.12:210.06:565:15New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:486.08:555.12:200.03:030.26:575:14New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:285.89:374.93:000.23:440.46:575:14Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:085.610:194.83:380.44:240.66:585:14Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:485.311:034.64:170.65:040.76:595:13Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:315.111:504.54:570.85:460.97:005:13Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:175.05:431.06:320.97:015:13First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:394.51:064.86:361.17:200.97:025:13First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:314.61:564.87:331.18:090.87:035:13First Quarter30Mon
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 3:48 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 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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