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 (tomorrow) : 1:36 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 41m at 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 - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:185.97:516.11:03-0.81:31-0.87:057:40Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:095.98:426.31:59-1.02:21-0.97:047:40Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:595.99:326.32:52-1.03:09-0.97:037:41Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:485.710:216.23:43-1.03:55-0.87:027:42Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:365.411:096.04:32-0.74:40-0.57:007:43Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:235.111:575.75:21-0.45:25-0.26:597:43Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:124.86:10-0.16:110.26:587:44Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:465.41:034.67:020.37:020.66:567:45Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:385.11:564.47:560.67:580.86:557:45Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:314.92:514.48:510.78:561.06:547:46Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:264.83:474.49:450.89:551.06:537:47Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:204.74:424.610:360.710:510.96:527:48Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:144.85:354.811:230.611:430.76:507:48Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:034.96:225.012:080.46:497:49Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:485.07:065.212:310.512:490.36:487:50Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:305.17:455.41:150.31:280.16:477:50New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:095.18:225.61:570.22:050.06:467:51New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:465.08:575.72:380.12:43-0.16:447:52New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:235.09:315.83:190.03:21-0.16:437:53New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:594.910:085.84:000.04:01-0.26:427:53Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:394.810:495.84:420.04:44-0.16:417:54Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:244.711:375.75:280.15:310.06:407:55Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:174.76:180.26:240.16:397:55Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:335.61:194.77:160.37:260.26:387:56First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:375.52:274.88:180.38:330.26:377:57First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:455.43:365.09:200.29:410.16:367:58First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:535.44:425.310:210.010:470.06:357:58Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:595.55:455.611:20-0.311:50-0.36:347:59Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:005.66:426.012:15-0.56:338:00Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:555.67:336.212:48-0.51:06-0.66:328:01Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 10:21 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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