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 4h 34m 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 - Sep 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:365.37:066.512:360.512:41-0.16:547:43Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:335.77:586.61:280.21:39-0.36:557:42New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:286.08:496.62:18-0.12:35-0.56:567:41New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:226.39:396.43:06-0.33:30-0.46:567:39New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:176.410:306.23:54-0.44:24-0.36:577:38Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:116.511:215.84:41-0.35:180.06:587:37Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:066.45:28-0.16:130.46:587:35Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:145.51:036.26:180.27:130.76:597:34First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:095.12:026.07:130.58:151.07:007:33First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:074.93:015.88:120.89:161.27:007:31First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:064.74:005.79:130.910:151.27:017:30First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:044.74:575.710:131.011:091.27:017:29Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:024.85:495.711:101.011:591.17:027:27Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:554.96:355.712:020.97:037:26Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:425.17:155.812:441.012:490.97:037:25Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:255.37:535.81:240.91:330.87:047:23Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:055.58:295.72:010.82:140.87:057:22Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:425.69:045.62:360.72:530.87:057:20Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:185.69:385.43:080.73:310.97:067:19Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:515.710:105.23:400.74:081.07:077:18Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:225.710:415.04:110.84:451.27:077:16Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:555.711:144.94:450.85:251.37:087:15Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:345.711:554.75:230.96:101.57:087:14Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:235.66:081.07:041.67:097:12Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:464.61:225.77:021.08:061.67:107:11Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:494.62:295.78:051.09:111.57:107:10Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:594.83:385.99:130.810:141.27:117:08Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:105.04:456.110:200.611:140.97:127:07Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:185.45:476.311:250.47:127:06Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:205.96:436.512:090.512:270.17:137:04Waning Crescent30Tue
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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