Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 10:47 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 33m at 4:30 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Jan 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:444.72:074.28:170.68:300.07:215:24First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:485.03:134.29:250.59:30-0.27:215:25Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:555.34:214.310:310.210:31-0.57:225:25Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:015.65:264.411:34-0.111:31-0.77:225:26Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:025.96:264.612:31-0.47:225:27Full Moon5Fri
6Sat6:596.17:234.812:29-1.01:26-0.67:225:28Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:566.28:204.91:25-1.22:19-0.77:225:29Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:506.29:165.02:20-1.23:10-0.87:225:29Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:436.010:125.03:14-1.23:59-0.87:225:30Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:345.711:075.04:07-0.94:47-0.67:225:31Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:255.35:02-0.65:37-0.47:225:32Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:024.912:154.95:59-0.36:28-0.37:225:33Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:584.91:054.66:590.17:19-0.17:225:34Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:534.81:564.28:000.38:110.17:215:35Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:474.82:484.09:000.49:020.27:215:36Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:424.83:433.99:570.49:530.27:215:36Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:354.84:363.910:500.410:430.27:215:37Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:254.95:274.011:390.311:300.17:205:38Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:105.06:134.112:240.27:205:39Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:525.16:554.212:150.01:060.17:205:40New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:325.17:364.212:56-0.11:450.17:195:41New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:105.18:134.21:36-0.22:210.07:195:42New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:455.08:494.32:13-0.22:550.07:195:43New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:174.99:224.32:51-0.23:280.07:185:44Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:474.89:554.43:28-0.14:010.07:185:45Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:184.610:334.54:080.04:36-0.17:175:46Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:544.511:174.64:520.15:16-0.17:175:47Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:394.35:440.36:03-0.17:165:48First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:094.712:334.16:450.46:58-0.17:155:49First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:104.81:364.07:530.57:59-0.27:155:50First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:184.92:473.99:040.49:05-0.37:145:51Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 7:38 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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