Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:36 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 41m at 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 - Jun 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:364.55:254.910:500.611:300.86:128:23Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:264.56:115.211:320.46:118:23Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:134.56:545.412:200.612:140.36:118:24Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:584.57:345.61:070.412:550.26:118:24Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:404.58:135.71:520.31:370.16:118:25Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:224.58:535.82:370.12:200.06:118:25Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:054.59:355.83:210.03:05-0.16:118:26Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:504.510:215.84:060.03:52-0.16:118:26Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:404.511:105.84:510.04:41-0.16:118:27Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:334.55:390.05:340.06:118:27Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:035.612:324.66:310.06:320.16:118:27Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:005.51:344.87:26-0.17:370.26:118:28Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:595.42:375.08:22-0.28:440.36:118:28Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:585.23:385.39:17-0.39:510.26:118:29Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:585.14:395.610:12-0.410:560.16:118:29Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:575.05:385.811:06-0.511:570.06:118:29Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:564.96:336.012:00-0.66:118:29Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:504.87:236.112:54-0.112:51-0.66:118:30Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:424.78:126.11:48-0.21:41-0.56:118:30New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:324.78:596.02:39-0.22:29-0.46:128:30New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:224.69:445.83:27-0.13:17-0.26:128:30New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:104.510:285.64:120.04:020.06:128:31Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:584.411:115.44:550.24:470.26:128:31Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:464.311:535.15:370.45:310.56:138:31Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:344.36:190.56:170.76:138:31Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:364.91:224.37:010.67:070.96:138:31First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:214.72:114.47:430.78:021.06:148:31First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:074.63:004.58:260.78:571.16:148:31First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:534.43:484.79:090.69:531.06:148:31First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:424.34:384.99:530.510:480.96:158:31Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 3:29 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 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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