Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 44m at 5:02 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:21 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Nov 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:426.011:005.04:180.55:180.86:385:27Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:425.95:120.66:170.96:385:27First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:044.912:505.86:150.77:200.86:395:26First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:145.01:585.87:240.78:220.76:405:25First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:235.23:045.98:340.69:210.46:415:24First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:315.44:065.99:410.410:170.26:425:23Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:345.85:036.010:440.211:10-0.16:435:23Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:306.25:556.011:430.16:445:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:226.46:445.912:00-0.312:37-0.16:455:21Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:106.67:315.712:48-0.41:29-0.16:465:20Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:576.68:185.51:34-0.32:180.06:465:20Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:426.49:045.32:19-0.23:050.26:475:19Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:276.29:505.13:020.03:510.46:485:19Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:115.910:364.83:450.34:360.76:495:18Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:555.611:254.64:280.65:221.06:505:17Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:435.45:140.96:111.26:515:17Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:174.512:335.26:041.17:021.36:525:16Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:104.51:245.07:001.27:521.36:535:16Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:044.52:155.07:571.28:401.26:545:16Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:574.63:065.08:541.29:261.06:555:15Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:504.83:575.09:491.010:100.86:555:15Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:405.14:455.010:410.910:530.66:565:14Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:255.45:315.011:310.611:350.46:575:14Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:075.66:135.112:180.46:585:14New Moon24Tue
25Wed6:475.86:545.112:170.21:040.36:595:14New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:276.07:365.012:590.01:500.17:005:13New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:096.18:205.01:43-0.12:360.17:015:13New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:546.19:074.92:29-0.23:230.17:025:13Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:446.09:594.83:16-0.24:120.17:025:13Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:385.910:574.84:07-0.15:040.27:035:13Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 8:11 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 14% 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 (14% 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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