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 09m at 11:39 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:20 am (4.2 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 - Mar 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:004.99:115.02:49-0.13:02-0.16:466:16Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:334.79:434.93:240.13:310.06:456:17Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:054.410:144.93:590.24:020.16:436:18Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:374.210:474.84:350.44:350.26:426:19Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:124.011:274.85:150.65:130.46:416:20Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:553.96:020.86:000.56:406:20First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:174.712:493.86:590.96:580.56:386:21First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:174.72:523.89:031.09:030.47:377:22First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:254.84:024.010:080.810:100.37:367:23First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:374.95:124.311:100.511:160.07:357:23Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:435.26:144.712:060.27:337:24Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:405.57:085.212:18-0.412:58-0.27:327:25Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:315.78:005.61:15-0.71:47-0.67:317:26Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:205.88:506.02:10-1.02:34-0.97:297:26Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:095.89:416.23:03-1.13:20-1.07:287:27Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:585.610:326.23:55-1.14:07-1.07:277:28Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:485.311:256.14:48-0.94:54-0.87:267:29Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:405.05:41-0.55:43-0.57:247:29Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:215.812:364.66:38-0.16:37-0.17:237:30Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:215.51:374.47:400.27:380.27:227:31Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:265.22:414.28:440.58:450.57:207:32Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:315.03:454.29:460.69:520.67:197:32Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:344.94:494.310:450.610:550.57:187:33Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:334.95:464.511:380.511:520.47:167:34Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:225.06:354.812:250.37:157:34Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:055.07:185.012:430.31:070.27:147:35Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:435.17:575.21:280.21:450.17:127:36New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:195.08:335.32:090.12:200.17:117:37New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:555.09:075.42:480.12:530.17:107:37New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:294.89:395.43:250.13:250.17:097:38New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:034.610:105.44:010.23:560.27:077:39Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 2:29 am — 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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