Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 9:53 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 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 - May 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:295.38:526.52:31-0.42:34-0.76:318:01New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:205.29:446.53:24-0.53:23-0.76:308:02New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:155.010:396.44:17-0.44:14-0.66:298:02Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:134.811:376.25:10-0.35:07-0.46:298:03Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:154.76:06-0.16:04-0.16:288:04Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:395.91:204.67:070.27:070.26:278:05First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:445.62:254.68:090.38:150.46:268:05First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:475.43:284.79:100.39:220.56:258:06First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:475.24:294.910:070.310:250.56:248:07First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:435.15:245.210:590.211:230.46:238:07Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:345.06:145.411:460.26:238:08Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:214.96:585.612:170.312:290.16:228:09Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:034.87:385.71:050.21:090.16:218:10Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:424.88:165.81:500.21:470.16:208:10Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:214.78:535.72:330.22:230.26:208:11Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:004.69:295.73:130.22:580.36:198:12Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:384.410:045.53:520.33:320.46:198:13Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:174.310:395.44:290.44:070.56:188:13Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:554.211:145.25:060.54:430.66:178:14Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:344.111:535.15:440.75:220.76:178:15Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:174.16:250.86:080.86:168:15Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:375.01:064.17:110.87:020.96:168:16Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:274.92:004.38:010.78:040.96:158:17Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:214.92:574.68:530.59:090.86:158:17Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:174.83:564.99:450.310:150.66:148:18Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:164.94:555.310:380.011:190.46:148:19Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:164.95:535.811:31-0.36:138:19Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:154.96:486.212:200.112:25-0.56:138:20Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:115.07:416.41:18-0.21:17-0.76:138:20New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:075.08:366.62:15-0.42:11-0.86:128:21New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:044.99:326.53:10-0.53:04-0.86:128:22New Moon31Wed
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 6:46 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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