Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 32m at 1:12 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:59 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Feb 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:595.01:204.37:170.27:23-0.27:135:52First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:564.82:164.08:190.48:200.07:125:53First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:544.73:143.99:200.59:170.17:115:54Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:534.74:133.910:170.510:130.17:115:55Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:494.75:074.111:090.411:050.07:105:56Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:374.85:554.211:560.311:53-0.17:095:57Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:204.96:394.412:370.17:085:58Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:005.07:204.512:37-0.21:160.07:075:59Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:375.07:584.61:18-0.31:500.07:076:00Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:115.08:344.61:57-0.32:23-0.17:066:01Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:444.99:074.72:34-0.32:53-0.17:056:01Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:144.89:374.73:11-0.23:23-0.17:046:02Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:444.610:074.73:48-0.13:55-0.17:036:03Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:174.510:424.74:280.14:31-0.17:026:04Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:564.311:274.85:130.25:13-0.17:016:05Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:454.26:060.46:040.07:006:06Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:234.812:434.17:080.57:050.06:596:07Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:314.81:514.18:150.48:13-0.16:586:08Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:464.93:044.29:220.39:24-0.26:576:08Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:025.24:194.510:260.010:32-0.56:566:09Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:105.55:254.911:25-0.411:35-0.86:556:10Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:085.86:235.312:19-0.86:536:11New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:005.97:185.612:34-1.11:10-1.16:526:12New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:516.08:105.81:29-1.21:58-1.26:516:13New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:405.89:015.92:22-1.32:45-1.26:506:13New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:285.69:505.83:13-1.13:31-1.16:496:14Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:165.210:395.64:04-0.84:16-0.86:486:15Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:044.911:305.44:55-0.45:02-0.56:476:16Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 4:05 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Full Moon (96% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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