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 14m 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 - Aug 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:004.69:305.53:090.52:590.46:348:17Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:394.610:045.43:440.53:370.56:358:16Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:164.710:365.24:170.54:150.66:358:15Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:514.711:075.14:490.54:540.76:368:14Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:274.911:404.95:220.45:360.86:378:13Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:075.05:590.46:241.06:378:12Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:194.812:535.26:410.47:201.16:388:12Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:074.61:485.37:300.48:231.16:398:11Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:034.52:485.58:270.39:291.16:398:10Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:064.53:545.79:280.210:370.96:408:09Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:164.55:055.910:320.111:410.76:418:08Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:294.76:126.211:38-0.16:418:07Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:364.97:126.412:420.412:40-0.36:428:05Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:375.28:086.51:370.11:40-0.56:438:04New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:355.59:016.52:30-0.22:37-0.66:438:03New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:325.79:536.43:20-0.33:32-0.66:448:02New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:275.910:426.24:08-0.44:26-0.46:458:01Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:205.911:315.84:54-0.35:19-0.16:458:00Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:135.95:40-0.26:130.36:467:59Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:195.41:075.86:270.17:100.66:477:58First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:095.12:005.77:160.48:090.96:477:56First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:004.82:535.68:080.69:081.16:487:55First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:524.63:465.59:010.810:041.26:497:54First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:464.54:415.49:550.910:581.26:497:53Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:414.55:335.510:490.911:491.16:507:52Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:354.66:225.611:410.96:517:50Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:254.77:055.712:351.012:290.86:517:49Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:114.97:465.71:180.91:130.76:527:48Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:535.08:245.81:570.81:550.66:537:47Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:335.18:595.72:330.72:360.66:537:45Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:095.29:325.63:070.63:150.76:547:44Full Moon31Sat
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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