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 30m 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 - Feb 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:335.14:044.010:130.210:12-0.57:135:51Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:475.45:144.311:17-0.111:16-0.87:135:52Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:515.76:164.612:15-0.47:125:53Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:495.97:124.912:17-1.01:09-0.77:115:54Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:426.08:065.11:13-1.21:59-0.97:115:55Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:335.98:595.32:07-1.32:47-1.07:105:56Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:215.89:495.32:59-1.23:32-0.97:095:57Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:075.510:395.23:50-1.04:16-0.87:085:58Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:525.111:285.14:40-0.65:00-0.57:075:59Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:374.75:32-0.25:45-0.27:066:00Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:194.912:244.36:270.16:320.17:056:01Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:104.71:144.07:250.47:230.37:056:02Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:044.62:083.88:240.68:170.57:046:03Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:004.53:053.79:220.79:140.57:036:03Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:584.54:043.810:170.610:100.57:026:04Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:544.64:593.911:080.511:020.37:016:05Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:434.85:484.111:540.411:500.27:006:06Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:274.96:324.312:360.26:596:07Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:075.07:124.412:330.01:140.16:586:08New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:445.17:494.61:14-0.11:490.06:576:09New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:185.18:244.71:54-0.22:23-0.16:556:09New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:505.08:574.82:32-0.22:56-0.26:546:10New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:204.89:304.93:12-0.23:30-0.36:536:11Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:534.710:085.03:53-0.14:07-0.36:526:12Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:314.510:525.14:370.14:48-0.26:516:13Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:174.311:465.15:280.35:36-0.16:506:14First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:144.16:290.46:330.06:496:14First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:495.11:224.07:370.57:390.06:486:15First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:025.12:384.08:490.58:50-0.16:466:16First Quarter29Thu
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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