Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 4:19 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 24m at 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 - Sep 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:225.01:535.57:220.78:131.26:547:44Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:124.82:435.48:120.99:091.46:557:43Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:034.73:345.49:031.010:031.46:557:41Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:564.74:275.49:541.010:551.46:567:40Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:504.75:195.510:461.011:441.26:577:39Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:434.86:085.711:360.96:577:37Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:325.06:535.812:291.112:250.76:587:36Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:165.17:345.91:110.91:100.66:597:35New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:585.38:126.01:500.81:540.56:597:33New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:375.48:496.02:270.62:380.47:007:32New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:155.69:255.93:040.53:210.47:007:31New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:535.710:025.83:410.44:050.47:017:29Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:325.810:425.74:200.34:500.57:027:28Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:165.911:275.55:010.35:400.67:027:27Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:075.95:460.46:340.87:037:25Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:195.31:065.96:370.47:360.97:047:24First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:195.22:126.07:370.58:410.97:047:23First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:255.13:216.08:420.59:460.97:057:21First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:345.14:296.29:490.510:490.77:067:20Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:445.35:346.310:550.411:480.57:067:19Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:505.56:336.511:580.27:077:17Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:495.87:256.512:430.212:560.17:077:16Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:426.18:146.51:340.11:510.07:087:14Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:326.29:006.42:220.02:430.07:097:13Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:206.39:456.23:070.03:320.17:097:12Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:066.210:295.93:500.14:200.47:107:10Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:516.111:125.64:320.35:050.77:117:09Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:345.911:565.35:120.55:511.07:117:08Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:195.85:530.86:391.37:127:06Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:435.01:065.66:361.17:311.57:137:05Third Quarter30Mon
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 1:22 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 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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