Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 49m at 8:59 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:40 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Feb 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:335.27:374.412:57-0.31:44-0.17:135:52New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:115.38:164.51:40-0.52:23-0.37:135:53New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:475.38:544.62:22-0.53:00-0.47:125:54New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:235.29:354.83:06-0.53:39-0.57:115:55Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:025.110:194.93:51-0.54:19-0.57:105:55Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:444.811:085.04:39-0.35:03-0.57:105:56Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:334.65:34-0.15:53-0.47:095:57First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:055.012:314.36:370.16:49-0.37:085:58First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:095.01:364.17:460.37:51-0.37:075:59First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:195.02:484.08:560.38:57-0.37:066:00First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:335.14:024.110:050.210:04-0.47:056:01Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:455.35:104.311:080.011:08-0.67:046:02Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:475.56:094.512:05-0.27:036:03Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:415.67:024.812:07-0.712:57-0.47:026:04Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:305.77:515.01:01-0.91:44-0.67:016:05Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:155.68:385.11:51-0.92:28-0.67:006:05Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:575.49:225.12:39-0.83:09-0.56:596:06Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:365.210:045.03:23-0.63:46-0.46:586:07Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:144.910:454.94:07-0.34:22-0.26:576:08Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:524.611:264.74:500.04:580.16:566:09Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:334.35:360.35:350.36:556:10Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:104.612:174.06:250.66:160.56:546:11Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:584.51:073.87:190.87:050.76:536:11Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:514.42:013.78:160.98:000.76:526:12Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:494.43:003.79:140.98:590.76:516:13Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:504.54:013.810:100.89:580.56:506:14Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:484.74:574.011:010.610:540.36:486:15Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:394.95:464.311:480.411:460.06:476:15Waning Crescent28Tue
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 12:19 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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