Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 07m at 8:58 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:45 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Feb 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:424.611:144.34:320.04:520.27:135:52Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:204.411:564.35:140.35:270.37:125:53Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:014.16:010.56:050.47:125:54Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:424.312:473.96:530.76:490.57:115:55Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:314.31:383.87:500.87:400.57:105:56Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:254.32:333.78:490.88:350.57:095:57Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:254.43:343.79:480.79:340.37:095:58Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:254.74:343.910:440.510:330.17:085:58Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:214.95:284.111:360.211:29-0.27:075:59Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:105.26:184.412:25-0.17:066:00Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:575.57:054.712:21-0.51:11-0.47:056:01New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:425.77:524.91:12-0.81:56-0.67:046:02New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:275.78:405.22:02-1.02:40-0.87:036:03New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:135.79:295.32:52-1.03:25-0.97:026:04Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:005.510:205.43:43-0.94:10-0.97:016:05Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:495.211:145.44:36-0.74:57-0.87:006:06Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:424.85:33-0.45:49-0.66:596:06First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:135.312:404.56:36-0.16:46-0.46:586:07First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:165.21:444.27:430.27:47-0.26:576:08First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:235.12:504.18:510.38:51-0.16:566:09First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:315.03:584.19:560.39:55-0.16:556:10Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:385.15:014.210:570.210:56-0.26:546:11Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:365.25:554.411:500.111:51-0.36:536:12Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:245.26:434.612:38-0.16:526:12Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:075.37:264.812:40-0.41:21-0.16:506:13Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:475.38:074.91:26-0.42:00-0.26:496:14Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:235.28:464.92:09-0.42:36-0.16:486:15Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:585.09:224.92:49-0.33:08-0.16:476:16Full Moon28Mon
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 11:51 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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