Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 17m at 10:35 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:21 pm (5.2 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 - Mar 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:205.312:304.36:350.26:340.16:456:17Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:185.01:274.07:370.57:330.46:446:17Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:184.82:263.98:380.68:350.66:436:18Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:204.73:283.99:370.79:370.66:426:19Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:204.74:274.010:320.610:350.56:416:20Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:134.85:194.211:210.511:260.46:396:21Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:584.96:054.512:040.46:386:21Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:385.06:464.712:120.212:430.26:376:22New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:155.08:254.912:530.12:190.17:367:23New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:515.09:005.02:330.02:520.07:347:24New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:244.99:325.13:100.03:230.07:337:24New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:554.810:025.13:460.03:540.07:327:25New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:254.610:325.24:220.14:260.07:307:26Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:554.411:065.25:000.35:010.17:297:27Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:294.311:475.25:410.45:400.17:287:27Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:134.16:290.66:280.27:277:28First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:385.11:104.07:260.77:270.37:257:29First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:415.12:184.08:330.88:350.37:247:30First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:545.13:344.29:410.79:460.27:237:30First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:105.24:504.510:470.410:56-0.17:217:31Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:225.45:574.911:470.17:207:32Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:245.76:565.412:01-0.412:42-0.37:197:32Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:195.87:495.81:01-0.71:33-0.67:177:33Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:095.98:406.11:57-0.92:20-0.87:167:34Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:575.89:306.32:51-1.03:07-0.97:157:35Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:455.510:196.23:42-0.93:52-0.87:137:35Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:325.211:076.04:32-0.74:36-0.67:127:36Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:204.911:565.75:22-0.45:20-0.27:117:37Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:094.66:130.06:070.27:107:37Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:485.41:024.37:070.46:590.67:087:38Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:435.11:584.18:050.77:590.87:077:39Third Quarter31Mon
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 1:58 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 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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