Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 46m at 1:40 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:19 pm (5.6 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 - Aug 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:494.54:505.610:080.211:180.76:348:17Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:564.65:535.911:120.06:348:16Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:024.86:516.212:170.312:14-0.36:358:15Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:025.17:466.41:120.01:13-0.56:368:14Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:005.48:396.52:04-0.32:11-0.76:368:14Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:575.79:316.52:55-0.63:07-0.76:378:13Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:545.910:236.33:44-0.74:02-0.66:388:12Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:516.011:156.04:33-0.84:56-0.46:398:11Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:466.05:21-0.75:52-0.16:398:10Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:085.712:435.96:11-0.56:510.26:408:09Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:025.31:405.87:04-0.27:530.56:418:08Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:575.02:385.77:590.08:550.86:418:07Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:534.83:345.68:550.29:550.96:428:06Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:494.74:315.59:520.410:530.96:438:05Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:464.65:255.510:470.411:460.96:438:04Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:404.76:145.611:400.46:448:02Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:314.86:585.612:340.812:290.46:458:01Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:174.97:385.71:180.71:150.46:458:00New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:005.08:165.71:580.61:580.46:467:59New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:415.18:525.62:350.62:390.46:477:58New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:205.29:275.53:090.63:190.56:477:57New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:575.210:005.43:410.63:570.66:487:56Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:315.210:325.24:110.64:350.86:497:54Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:035.211:055.04:430.65:150.96:497:53Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:385.211:424.95:170.65:581.16:507:52Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:195.35:560.66:471.26:517:51First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:264.81:105.46:430.67:451.36:517:49First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:194.72:115.57:390.68:471.26:527:48First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:204.73:175.68:420.69:501.16:537:47First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:274.84:255.89:480.410:520.86:537:46Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:375.05:316.110:540.211:510.56:547:44Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 4:59 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 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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