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 (tomorrow) : 5:02 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 39m at 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 - Mar 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:125.34:304.510:36-0.110:41-0.46:456:17Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:205.65:354.911:35-0.411:44-0.76:446:18Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:185.96:335.212:29-0.76:436:18New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:116.07:275.512:42-1.01:20-0.96:426:19New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:026.08:185.71:36-1.12:09-1.06:406:20New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:505.99:085.82:29-1.12:55-1.06:396:21New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:375.69:565.73:19-1.03:39-0.96:386:22Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:235.311:435.55:08-0.75:23-0.67:377:22Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:094.95:58-0.36:07-0.37:357:23Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:315.312:574.66:500.16:540.17:347:24First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:215.01:494.37:460.57:450.47:337:25First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:144.82:434.18:450.78:410.67:317:25First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:094.73:394.09:430.89:380.77:307:26First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:064.64:374.110:390.810:350.77:297:27Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:044.75:344.211:310.811:300.57:287:28Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:584.86:244.412:180.67:267:28Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:455.07:094.612:200.31:000.57:257:29Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:275.17:514.81:060.21:380.37:247:30Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:055.28:295.01:490.02:140.27:227:30Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:415.29:045.12:30-0.12:480.07:217:31Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:155.19:375.23:10-0.23:220.07:207:32Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:485.010:105.33:50-0.23:56-0.17:187:33Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:234.910:445.44:31-0.14:33-0.17:177:33Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:014.811:265.45:150.05:13-0.17:167:34Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:464.66:030.26:000.07:147:35Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:165.412:404.56:590.36:550.27:137:35Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:175.31:444.48:020.48:000.37:127:36Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:295.22:564.49:080.49:100.27:117:37Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:455.34:104.610:140.310:220.17:097:38Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:585.45:214.911:160.011:30-0.17:087:38Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:035.66:245.312:14-0.37:077:39Waning Crescent31Tue
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 1:54 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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