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 56m 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 - Jun 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:454.44:214.79:550.610:331.16:128:23Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:364.35:105.010:390.511:280.96:118:23Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:264.35:585.211:240.36:118:24Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:154.36:425.512:190.712:090.26:118:24Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:024.37:255.71:080.512:550.06:118:25New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:474.48:085.91:560.31:41-0.16:118:25New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:324.48:536.02:420.22:29-0.26:118:26New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:214.49:426.03:290.13:18-0.36:118:26New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:124.510:326.04:160.04:09-0.36:118:27Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:074.611:255.95:04-0.15:02-0.26:118:27Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:054.75:54-0.15:58-0.16:118:27Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:205.71:064.86:46-0.16:590.16:118:28First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:175.52:085.07:41-0.18:040.26:118:28First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:145.33:085.28:37-0.29:100.26:118:29First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:115.14:075.59:31-0.310:140.26:118:29First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:084.85:055.710:25-0.311:160.26:118:29Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:064.76:015.911:18-0.36:118:30Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:034.66:536.012:140.112:10-0.36:118:30Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:564.57:416.01:090.01:00-0.36:118:30Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:454.58:275.91:590.01:49-0.26:128:30Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:334.49:125.82:470.02:36-0.16:128:30Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:204.49:555.63:330.13:210.16:128:31Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:064.310:375.44:150.24:030.36:128:31Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:514.311:175.24:550.34:450.56:138:31Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:354.311:575.05:340.45:260.76:138:31Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:204.36:120.56:090.96:138:31Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:374.81:074.36:510.66:581.16:148:31Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:194.61:544.47:320.67:521.26:148:31Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:034.42:414.68:140.68:501.26:148:31Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:504.33:294.88:590.59:481.16:158:31Third Quarter30Mon
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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