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 40m 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 - Jan 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:474.72:574.49:120.49:180.07:215:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:505.04:004.410:150.210:17-0.37:215:25Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:525.45:034.611:16-0.111:15-0.67:225:25Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:515.76:024.712:13-0.47:225:26Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:466.06:584.912:11-0.91:08-0.77:225:27New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:416.27:545.01:07-1.12:01-0.97:225:28New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:366.28:515.02:02-1.22:53-1.07:225:29New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:306.19:475.02:56-1.23:43-1.07:225:29Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:245.910:445.03:50-1.04:34-0.97:225:30Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:185.611:424.94:45-0.85:26-0.77:225:31Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:125.35:43-0.46:20-0.57:225:32First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:414.91:074.96:46-0.17:14-0.47:225:33First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:394.82:014.67:490.18:08-0.27:225:34First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:364.82:554.48:510.29:01-0.27:215:35First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:324.93:504.29:510.39:53-0.17:215:35Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:274.94:434.210:460.310:43-0.17:215:36Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:165.05:324.211:360.211:30-0.27:215:37Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:015.16:174.212:220.17:205:38Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:435.17:004.312:14-0.21:050.07:205:39Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:225.27:414.312:56-0.31:440.07:205:40Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:005.28:204.31:36-0.32:210.07:195:41Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:365.18:574.32:15-0.32:550.07:195:42Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:105.09:314.22:52-0.23:270.17:195:43Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:424.910:044.23:29-0.23:580.17:185:44Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:144.810:374.24:070.04:320.17:185:45Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:494.611:164.34:490.15:090.17:175:46Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:314.55:370.25:530.17:175:47Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:044.412:204.36:330.46:440.07:165:48Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:014.51:184.27:370.47:430.07:155:49Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:064.72:224.28:440.38:45-0.27:155:50Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:174.93:324.29:510.19:51-0.47:145:51Waning Crescent31Fri
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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