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 1h 04m 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 - May 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:444.310:525.54:520.54:400.46:318:01Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:234.211:355.45:320.65:230.46:308:02Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:094.26:170.76:140.56:298:03Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:265.31:064.37:090.77:130.66:288:03First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:245.32:114.58:070.68:200.56:278:04First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:275.23:174.89:050.49:280.46:278:05First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:315.24:225.210:030.210:350.26:268:05Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:355.25:255.610:59-0.111:400.06:258:06Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:375.36:246.011:54-0.46:248:07Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:355.37:186.412:40-0.312:47-0.66:238:08Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:305.28:116.61:37-0.51:38-0.76:228:08Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:235.29:036.62:32-0.62:30-0.76:228:09Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:175.09:566.43:26-0.53:21-0.66:218:10Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:124.910:506.24:17-0.44:11-0.36:208:11Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:074.711:435.85:08-0.25:020.06:208:11Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:024.66:000.15:550.36:198:12Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:375.512:594.56:520.36:520.66:188:13Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:315.21:564.47:460.57:530.96:188:13Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:234.92:514.58:390.68:551.06:178:14Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:134.73:434.69:280.69:531.06:178:15Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:024.64:354.810:140.510:491.06:168:15Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:514.55:235.010:580.511:400.96:168:16Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:394.56:095.211:400.46:158:17Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:254.56:515.412:280.712:200.36:158:17Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:084.47:305.61:130.61:000.26:148:18Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:504.48:085.61:550.51:390.26:148:19New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:304.48:455.72:360.42:180.26:138:19New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:104.39:215.73:160.42:590.16:138:20New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:494.39:595.63:550.43:400.16:138:21Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:294.210:405.64:350.44:240.16:128:21Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:124.311:245.55:160.45:100.26:128:22Waxing 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 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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