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 19m 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 - Aug 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:145.35:480.06:070.36:338:18Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:205.31:055.26:330.27:010.66:348:17First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:055.01:555.27:180.47:570.96:358:16First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:524.72:445.28:040.58:541.06:358:15First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:394.53:335.28:510.79:491.16:368:14First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:294.34:235.29:380.710:421.16:378:13Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:224.35:155.310:270.811:341.06:378:12Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:164.36:055.411:170.76:388:11Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:084.46:525.512:220.912:060.66:398:10Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:564.57:355.61:070.812:530.56:408:09Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:404.68:155.71:490.71:370.46:408:08Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:214.78:535.72:290.62:200.36:418:07Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:014.99:295.73:070.43:030.36:428:06Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:405.010:045.63:430.33:460.36:428:05Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:195.110:405.54:200.24:300.46:438:04Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:015.311:195.44:580.15:160.56:448:03Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:475.55:390.16:080.76:448:02Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:045.212:395.66:250.17:060.86:458:01Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:575.01:385.77:170.28:110.96:468:00Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:574.82:425.88:160.29:190.96:467:59Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:034.73:505.99:180.210:270.96:477:57Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:144.75:016.010:230.111:310.76:487:56Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:254.86:076.211:280.06:487:55Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:305.07:056.312:310.512:30-0.16:497:54Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:285.37:586.41:260.31:28-0.26:507:53New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:235.58:476.32:160.12:23-0.26:507:51New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:145.79:336.23:040.03:14-0.26:517:50New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:045.710:175.93:480.04:040.06:517:49Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:515.710:595.64:300.14:510.36:527:48Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:375.711:415.35:090.35:390.66:537:46Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:235.65:480.56:270.96:537:45Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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