Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 21m at 4:14 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:26 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - May 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:015.49:346.43:08-0.63:10-0.66:318:01Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:525.310:266.43:59-0.63:59-0.66:308:02Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:465.111:216.24:51-0.54:49-0.56:298:02Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:445.05:45-0.45:44-0.26:298:03Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:216.012:474.86:43-0.26:440.06:288:04Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:255.81:534.87:440.07:500.26:278:05Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:295.62:584.88:460.18:590.46:268:05Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:315.44:015.09:450.110:050.46:258:06Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:315.35:015.210:410.011:070.36:248:07Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:285.25:565.411:32-0.16:238:07Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:185.26:445.612:040.212:20-0.26:238:08Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:045.17:275.812:560.11:04-0.26:228:09Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:465.08:075.81:430.01:46-0.26:218:10New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:264.98:455.82:280.02:25-0.16:218:10New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:064.89:225.83:100.13:020.06:208:11New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:464.79:585.63:490.23:390.16:198:12New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:264.510:335.54:270.34:140.36:198:12Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:064.411:095.35:040.54:510.56:188:13Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:474.211:475.25:410.65:290.66:178:14Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:304.16:200.86:130.86:178:15Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:305.01:184.17:040.87:040.96:168:15First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:184.92:094.27:520.88:020.96:168:16First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:104.93:024.48:430.79:030.86:158:17First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:054.93:584.79:350.510:050.76:158:17First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:024.94:545.110:280.311:060.46:148:18Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:005.05:495.511:210.06:148:19Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:585.16:425.912:060.112:13-0.36:138:19Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:525.17:336.21:02-0.21:05-0.66:138:20Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:465.28:256.41:57-0.51:56-0.76:138:20Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:405.29:196.52:51-0.62:49-0.86:128:21Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:375.110:156.53:45-0.73:42-0.86:128:22Full Moon31Fri
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 7:20 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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