Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 33m at 6:06 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:23 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Apr 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:304.94:034.210:010.810:010.87:067:40First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:294.85:014.310:560.810:590.77:047:40Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:244.85:544.611:460.711:530.67:037:41Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:134.96:414.812:300.67:027:42Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:575.07:235.012:410.41:090.47:017:42Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:365.18:035.21:250.31:450.36:597:43Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:135.18:395.32:060.12:190.26:587:44Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:495.09:135.42:460.12:510.26:577:45Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:224.99:455.43:240.13:220.26:557:45Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:554.710:145.44:020.13:550.26:547:46Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:274.610:455.44:400.24:290.26:537:47Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:034.511:235.45:210.45:080.36:527:47Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:464.46:060.55:530.46:517:48Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:105.312:384.36:590.66:480.56:497:49Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:105.21:414.37:590.67:540.56:487:50Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:195.22:514.59:020.69:050.56:477:50Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:325.34:024.710:050.310:160.36:467:51Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:435.45:115.111:040.111:240.06:457:52Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:475.66:135.612:00-0.36:447:52Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:445.77:096.012:27-0.312:53-0.66:427:53Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:375.88:016.31:25-0.61:43-0.86:417:54New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:275.78:516.52:19-0.72:31-0.96:407:55New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:175.59:406.53:12-0.73:18-0.86:397:55New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:075.310:296.34:03-0.64:04-0.66:387:56Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:575.011:186.04:53-0.34:51-0.36:377:57Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:484.75:430.05:380.16:367:58Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:085.712:424.56:360.36:290.46:357:58Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:005.31:384.37:310.67:250.86:347:59First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:555.02:344.38:280.88:260.96:338:00First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:494.83:304.39:220.99:261.06:328:00First Quarter30Fri
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 9:14 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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