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 1h 39m 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 - Feb 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:015.45:304.711:28-0.311:36-1.07:135:51Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:015.76:285.012:24-0.77:135:52Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:566.07:235.212:33-1.31:17-1.07:125:53Full Moon3Wed
4Thu7:496.18:185.41:28-1.52:08-1.27:115:54Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:426.19:125.52:22-1.62:58-1.37:115:55Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:345.910:065.53:15-1.53:47-1.27:105:56Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:255.711:015.44:08-1.34:35-1.07:095:57Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:165.311:575.35:02-0.95:26-0.87:085:58Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:104.96:00-0.56:19-0.57:075:59Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:545.11:054.67:00-0.27:16-0.27:066:00Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:524.92:014.38:020.18:130.07:066:01Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:514.82:584.29:020.29:100.17:056:02Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:494.83:554.29:590.210:060.17:046:02Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:434.84:494.210:520.210:580.07:036:03Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:324.95:384.411:400.111:46-0.17:026:04Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:165.06:234.512:240.07:016:05Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:575.17:044.612:30-0.21:04-0.17:006:06New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:355.17:434.71:10-0.21:42-0.26:596:07New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:125.18:204.81:49-0.32:17-0.26:586:08New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:465.08:534.82:25-0.22:50-0.26:576:09New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:184.99:244.83:01-0.23:22-0.26:566:09Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:484.79:554.83:37-0.13:55-0.16:546:10Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:184.610:304.84:150.04:31-0.16:536:11Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:544.511:124.84:570.25:120.06:526:12Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:404.35:460.36:010.06:516:13First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:044.912:354.36:450.46:590.06:506:14First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:054.91:414.27:510.48:03-0.16:496:14First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:155.02:534.38:580.39:10-0.26:486:15First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:285.24:074.610:040.010:16-0.56:466:16Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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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