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 : 11:39 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 42m at 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 - Aug 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:524.25:345.610:590.26:348:17Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:564.46:335.912:080.811:59 AM0.06:348:16Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:554.77:276.21:030.412:58-0.36:358:15New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:515.08:206.41:550.11:54-0.56:368:15New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:475.39:126.42:45-0.22:50-0.66:368:14New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:435.510:036.33:34-0.43:44-0.66:378:13Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:395.710:546.14:21-0.54:39-0.56:388:12Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:355.811:455.85:09-0.55:34-0.26:398:11Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:315.95:57-0.46:320.16:398:10Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:385.51:295.96:48-0.27:340.46:408:09First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:335.12:275.87:420.08:370.66:418:08First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:294.83:265.88:380.29:390.86:418:07First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:264.64:255.79:360.410:390.86:428:06Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:254.55:235.710:340.511:360.86:438:05Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:234.56:165.711:300.56:438:04Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:174.67:035.712:270.812:230.56:448:02Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:054.77:455.71:140.71:110.56:458:01Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:504.88:245.71:570.61:550.56:458:00Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:324.99:015.62:370.62:370.56:467:59Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:125.09:375.53:130.53:170.66:477:58Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:505.110:115.43:470.63:550.76:477:57Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:265.110:435.24:180.64:320.96:487:56Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:005.111:154.94:490.65:091.06:497:54Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:345.211:494.75:210.75:491.26:497:53Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:125.25:570.86:351.46:507:52Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:274.612:585.36:390.87:301.56:517:51Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:154.51:525.37:300.88:311.56:517:50Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:124.42:545.58:290.89:361.46:527:48Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:164.54:015.79:320.610:401.26:527:47Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:264.65:085.910:370.411:400.96:537:46Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:344.96:116.211:410.26:547:44Waning Crescent31Sun
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 8:30 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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