Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 1:40 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 7:43 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - May 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:474.82:324.38:171.08:231.16:318:01First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:394.73:264.49:071.09:221.16:308:02First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:314.64:204.69:540.910:191.06:298:03First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:244.65:124.810:400.711:130.86:288:03Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:164.66:005.111:240.66:278:04Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:044.76:445.412:050.612:070.46:268:05Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:494.77:255.612:540.412:490.26:258:06Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:324.88:055.81:400.21:320.06:258:06Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:144.88:456.02:260.02:15-0.16:248:07Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:574.89:286.03:11-0.13:00-0.26:238:08Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:434.810:146.03:57-0.13:47-0.26:228:09Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:324.811:045.94:44-0.14:36-0.26:228:09Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:274.811:595.85:33-0.15:29-0.16:218:10Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:264.86:26-0.16:280.16:208:11Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:585.61:314.97:220.07:330.26:198:12Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:005.52:355.18:20-0.18:410.36:198:12Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:015.33:385.39:18-0.29:480.36:188:13Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:015.24:395.510:14-0.310:530.26:188:14Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:015.15:385.811:08-0.411:540.16:178:14Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:575.06:326.012:00-0.56:168:15Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:505.07:216.112:500.012:50-0.56:168:16Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:394.98:066.11:42-0.11:38-0.46:158:16New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:264.88:516.02:31-0.12:24-0.36:158:17New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:134.79:335.93:18-0.13:09-0.26:148:18New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:584.610:155.74:020.13:520.06:148:18Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:434.510:555.44:430.24:330.36:148:19Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:294.411:365.25:230.45:150.56:138:20Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:154.36:030.65:590.76:138:20Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:185.01:034.36:440.76:470.96:138:21First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:024.81:534.37:260.87:401.06:128:21First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:494.62:434.48:110.78:371.16:128:22First Quarter31Thu
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 10:41 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 99% 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 (99% 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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