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 3h 10m at 4:19 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:46 pm (6.1 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 - Dec 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:454.41:524.97:431.08:160.87:035:13Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:384.62:464.98:430.99:070.67:045:13Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:344.93:415.09:430.79:590.37:055:13Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:285.34:365.010:410.410:500.07:065:13Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:205.65:295.111:370.111:41-0.37:075:13Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:106.06:205.212:31-0.27:085:13New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:006.37:115.312:32-0.61:23-0.47:085:13New Moon7Sat
8Sun7:516.48:045.21:23-0.72:15-0.57:095:13New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:456.49:005.22:14-0.83:07-0.67:105:13Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:416.39:585.13:07-0.84:00-0.57:115:13Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:386.110:585.04:01-0.64:54-0.47:115:13Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:385.94:59-0.45:50-0.27:125:14Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:014.912:385.66:01-0.16:49-0.17:135:14First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:054.91:375.37:070.17:47-0.17:135:14First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:075.02:355.18:130.28:43-0.17:145:14First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:075.13:314.99:170.39:37-0.17:155:15Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:055.24:254.810:160.210:27-0.27:155:15Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:585.45:154.811:110.211:15-0.27:165:16Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:455.56:004.712:010.17:165:16Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:275.66:434.712:470.17:175:16Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:075.67:244.612:42-0.21:300.07:175:17Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:455.58:054.61:22-0.22:100.17:185:17Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:235.58:454.52:01-0.22:480.17:185:18Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:595.39:244.42:38-0.13:230.27:195:19Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:355.210:014.23:150.03:570.37:195:19Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:105.010:384.23:520.24:320.47:195:20Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:464.911:174.14:310.35:080.57:205:20Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:254.85:150.45:490.57:205:21Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:014.112:104.66:060.56:350.47:205:22Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:514.31:014.67:040.67:260.37:215:22Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:464.41:564.58:060.58:210.27:215:23Third Quarter31Tue
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 7:32 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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