Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 19m at 3:25 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:55 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Apr 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:544.411:595.05:480.65:460.57:067:39Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:354.26:290.86:270.67:057:40Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:414.91:224.17:170.97:180.77:037:41First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:314.92:164.18:121.08:160.87:027:41First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:304.83:164.29:110.99:190.77:017:42First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:334.94:194.410:100.710:230.57:007:43First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:385.15:214.811:070.511:260.16:587:44Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:405.36:185.212:010.16:577:44Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:355.67:095.612:24-0.212:52-0.36:567:45Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:275.87:596.01:20-0.51:42-0.66:557:46Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:175.88:496.32:14-0.82:30-0.86:537:46Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:075.89:416.43:07-0.93:18-0.96:527:47Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:595.710:346.43:59-0.94:07-0.86:517:48Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:535.411:296.34:52-0.84:57-0.76:507:49Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:495.25:46-0.55:50-0.46:497:49Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:276.012:494.96:44-0.26:480.06:477:50Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:295.81:524.87:450.07:510.36:467:51Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:325.52:564.78:470.28:580.46:457:51Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:345.33:584.79:470.310:030.56:447:52Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:345.24:584.910:440.211:040.46:437:53Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:305.25:525.111:350.211:590.46:427:54Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:195.26:395.312:220.16:407:54Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:025.27:215.512:490.21:050.06:397:55Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:435.18:005.61:350.21:440.06:387:56New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:215.18:375.62:170.12:210.06:377:57New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:595.09:135.62:570.12:560.16:367:57New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:374.99:465.63:350.23:300.26:357:58New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:134.710:195.54:110.34:040.36:347:59Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:494.510:515.44:460.44:380.46:338:00Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:254.411:255.35:220.65:150.56:328:00Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 6:40 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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