Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 38m at 10:47 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:26 am (4.2 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 - Apr 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:205.56:515.412:33-0.27:057:40Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:115.67:415.712:52-0.41:21-0.47:047:40Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:585.68:286.01:46-0.62:06-0.57:037:41Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:415.59:126.02:36-0.62:49-0.57:017:42Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:235.39:546.03:23-0.53:29-0.47:007:43Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:045.010:355.84:09-0.34:08-0.26:597:43Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:454.811:155.64:520.04:450.16:587:44Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:264.511:565.35:350.35:220.46:567:45Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:104.36:190.66:020.76:557:45Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:415.012:594.17:080.96:481.06:547:46Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:324.81:534.08:001.17:431.16:537:47Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:284.62:504.08:551.18:451.26:517:48Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:264.63:484.19:491.19:481.16:507:48Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:244.64:464.310:391.010:481.06:497:49Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:194.75:394.611:260.811:430.86:487:50Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:074.86:265.012:100.56:477:50Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:514.97:085.312:340.512:510.26:467:51Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:325.07:485.61:220.31:310.06:447:52New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:115.08:275.92:080.12:12-0.26:437:53New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:525.09:086.12:54-0.12:54-0.36:427:53New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:344.99:526.13:41-0.13:37-0.36:417:54New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:214.710:406.14:28-0.14:24-0.36:407:55Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:134.611:345.95:180.15:13-0.16:397:56Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:124.56:120.26:090.16:387:56Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:355.71:184.57:130.47:130.26:377:57First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:435.52:284.58:170.48:220.36:367:58First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:515.43:364.79:200.49:320.36:357:58First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:565.34:405.010:190.210:380.26:347:59Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:585.35:405.411:140.011:400.16:338:00Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:545.36:335.712:05-0.16:328:01Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 1:36 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 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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