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 3h 29m 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 - Oct 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:156.37:346.51:010.11:24-0.17:147:03New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:086.68:246.51:50-0.12:20-0.27:147:02New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:016.99:146.32:38-0.33:14-0.27:157:00New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:536.910:056.03:25-0.34:07-0.17:166:59Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:466.810:565.74:12-0.14:590.27:176:58Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:396.511:495.35:000.25:520.67:176:57Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:356.25:500.56:480.97:186:55Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:445.11:335.96:440.97:481.27:196:54First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:424.92:315.77:431.18:471.47:196:53First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:404.83:275.68:461.39:431.47:206:51First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:384.84:215.59:461.310:351.47:216:50First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:344.95:125.510:431.311:231.27:226:49Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:265.15:585.511:351.27:226:48Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:145.46:405.612:061.112:231.17:236:47Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:565.67:195.612:450.91:071.07:246:45Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:365.87:565.51:210.81:490.97:246:44Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:125.98:325.41:560.72:290.97:256:43Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:475.99:075.22:300.73:080.97:266:42Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:196.09:405.13:050.73:461.07:276:41Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:525.910:144.93:400.74:251.17:286:40Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:295.910:514.84:180.75:061.27:286:39Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:125.911:364.75:000.85:521.37:296:37Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:035.85:480.86:461.47:306:36Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:324.71:045.86:450.97:461.37:316:35Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:394.72:115.87:500.98:491.27:326:34Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:494.93:175.88:590.89:490.97:326:33Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:585.24:215.910:060.610:470.67:336:32Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:035.75:226.011:110.411:410.27:346:31Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:046.16:196.012:130.17:356:30Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:586.57:116.012:33-0.11:10-0.17:366:29New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:506.88:015.91:23-0.32:05-0.27:376:29New Moon31Fri
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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