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 3h 11m at 9:53 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:34 am (4.3 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 - Nov 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:304.52:085.27:211.48:301.67:376:28First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:254.53:025.28:211.49:221.47:386:27First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:214.73:555.29:231.310:111.27:396:26First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:164.94:475.310:231.111:000.97:406:26Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:115.34:385.410:220.910:470.66:405:25Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:025.75:265.511:180.611:340.26:415:24Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:506.16:125.612:110.46:425:23Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:366.46:595.612:20-0.11:030.26:435:22Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:246.67:485.51:07-0.31:550.16:445:22Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:146.78:405.41:56-0.32:470.16:455:21Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:086.79:365.22:46-0.33:400.26:465:20Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:066.510:365.13:38-0.24:340.36:475:20Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:076.211:414.94:330.05:330.56:485:19Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:126.05:340.36:350.66:485:18Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:484.91:175.86:400.57:380.76:495:18Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:545.02:185.67:480.68:370.66:505:17Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:575.23:155.58:530.69:310.56:515:17Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:565.44:095.49:550.510:220.46:525:16Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:505.64:595.310:510.511:080.36:535:16Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:385.85:435.211:430.411:510.26:545:15Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:215.96:255.112:300.36:555:15New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:016.07:055.012:320.21:150.36:565:15New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:405.97:444.91:100.31:570.46:575:14New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:175.88:234.81:470.32:370.56:575:14New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:555.79:024.62:230.43:160.66:585:14Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:325.59:404.52:590.63:530.76:595:13Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:095.310:194.43:340.74:300.97:005:13Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:485.211:014.34:120.85:101.07:015:13Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:315.011:474.34:540.95:541.07:025:13First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:174.95:441.06:411.07:035:13First Quarter30Thu
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 12:43 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 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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