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 3h 07m 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 - Apr 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:424.82:574.19:040.99:021.07:067:40Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:404.73:564.110:010.910:051.07:047:40Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:384.74:544.310:530.911:030.97:037:41Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:324.75:484.511:410.711:560.77:027:42Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:194.86:344.812:240.67:007:42Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:014.97:165.112:430.61:020.46:597:43Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:405.07:545.31:260.41:380.36:587:44New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:174.98:295.42:070.32:130.26:577:45New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:524.89:025.52:470.22:470.16:557:45New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:264.79:345.63:250.23:210.16:547:46New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:594.610:085.64:040.23:580.16:537:47Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:344.410:465.64:440.34:370.16:527:47Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:154.311:315.55:270.45:210.26:517:48Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:044.36:170.66:130.36:497:49Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:265.41:064.27:140.77:140.46:487:50First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:325.32:164.38:180.78:230.46:477:50First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:425.33:284.69:210.59:340.36:467:51First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:525.34:384.910:230.310:420.16:457:52Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:585.45:425.411:200.011:47-0.16:437:52Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:595.56:385.812:14-0.36:427:53Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:535.57:306.212:46-0.41:04-0.56:417:54Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:435.58:196.41:42-0.51:52-0.66:407:55Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:325.49:076.42:35-0.62:38-0.66:397:55Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:195.29:556.33:25-0.53:23-0.56:387:56Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:074.910:416.14:14-0.34:08-0.26:377:57Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:544.711:285.75:01-0.14:520.16:367:58Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:434.55:490.35:370.56:357:58Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:175.412:344.36:380.66:270.86:347:59Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:085.11:284.27:310.87:221.06:338:00Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:024.82:244.28:250.98:231.26:328:01Third Quarter30Wed
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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