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 (tomorrow) : in 1h 45m at 1:36 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:29 am (4.8 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 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:055.95:560.56:440.97:386:27Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:405.01:045.96:530.67:440.97:386:27Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:465.12:105.87:570.68:460.77:396:26Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:555.23:165.99:040.59:470.57:406:25Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:025.54:215.910:100.410:460.27:416:24Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:075.84:246.010:150.110:430.06:425:23Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:086.25:226.011:15-0.111:36-0.36:435:23Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:036.56:166.112:12-0.36:445:22New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:556.77:076.012:28-0.41:06-0.46:455:21New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:456.77:565.91:17-0.51:58-0.46:455:20New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:356.78:465.72:05-0.42:48-0.26:465:20New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:246.59:355.42:52-0.23:370.06:475:19Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:126.210:245.23:380.14:240.36:485:19Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:005.911:135.04:240.45:130.56:495:18Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:495.65:120.76:030.86:505:17First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:054.812:395.36:041.06:540.96:515:17First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:584.71:295.17:001.27:451.06:525:16First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:514.72:205.07:571.28:341.06:535:16First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:444.83:105.08:531.29:220.96:545:16First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:365.04:015.09:471.110:070.76:545:15Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:275.24:505.010:380.910:510.56:555:15Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:145.45:355.111:260.811:330.46:565:14Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:575.66:185.112:110.66:575:14Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:375.86:585.112:140.212:550.46:585:14Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:155.97:375.112:550.01:380.36:595:14Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:546.08:175.01:37-0.12:200.27:005:13Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:336.08:595.02:20-0.23:040.27:015:13Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:166.09:454.93:04-0.23:480.27:025:13Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:035.910:364.93:52-0.14:360.27:025:13Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:555.811:354.94:430.05:280.27:035:13Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 4:32 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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