Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 10:35 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 4:26 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Jan 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:195.012:325.16:17-0.36:48-0.37:215:24Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:195.01:284.87:220.07:43-0.37:215:25Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:195.12:244.58:260.18:38-0.27:225:26Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:195.13:224.29:290.29:34-0.17:225:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:185.24:204.110:290.210:28-0.17:225:28Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:125.25:144.111:240.111:19-0.17:225:28Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:025.36:034.212:140.17:225:29Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:465.36:484.212:08-0.21:000.07:225:30New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:285.37:304.312:53-0.21:420.07:225:31New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:085.28:114.31:35-0.22:220.07:225:32New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:465.18:514.32:15-0.12:590.17:225:33New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:225.09:284.22:520.03:330.17:225:33Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:564.810:054.23:290.14:050.27:215:34Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:294.610:414.24:050.24:380.27:215:35Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:024.411:194.24:440.45:120.37:215:36Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:394.25:280.65:520.37:215:37First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:024.312:224.06:210.76:370.37:205:38First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:524.41:133.97:210.87:300.27:205:39First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:484.52:123.88:260.78:280.17:205:40First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:514.73:193.89:330.69:29-0.17:195:41Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:005.04:273.910:370.310:32-0.47:195:42Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:055.35:304.211:360.011:32-0.77:195:43Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:045.66:274.512:31-0.37:185:44Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:595.97:224.812:30-1.01:22-0.67:185:45Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:516.08:165.01:25-1.32:12-0.97:175:46Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:436.09:105.22:19-1.43:00-1.07:175:47Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:335.910:045.33:12-1.33:47-1.07:165:47Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:225.610:585.34:05-1.14:34-0.97:165:48Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:135.211:545.25:00-0.85:23-0.77:155:49Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:044.85:58-0.46:14-0.57:145:50Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:515.112:594.47:00-0.17:09-0.27:145:51Third Quarter31Fri
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 7:30 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 79% 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 (79% 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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