Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 1m at 3:11 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:05 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Nov 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:015.35:125.311:041.011:280.97:376:28Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:505.55:585.311:540.97:386:27Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:345.75:415.312:100.811:490.76:395:26Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:165.86:225.312:250.76:405:25New Moon4Mon
5Tue6:555.97:015.312:260.61:060.76:415:24New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:325.97:385.21:020.61:460.66:425:24New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:095.98:145.11:380.62:250.76:425:23New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:435.88:505.02:140.63:030.76:435:22Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:175.89:264.92:520.63:420.86:445:21Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:535.710:054.83:310.64:230.86:455:21Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:345.610:524.84:150.65:080.96:465:20Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:245.611:474.95:040.75:580.86:475:19First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:215.56:020.76:540.76:485:19First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:505.11:225.57:080.77:520.56:495:18First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:555.32:255.58:150.68:490.26:505:18First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:005.63:295.59:220.59:470.06:515:17Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:056.04:325.610:270.210:43-0.36:515:17Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:066.35:315.611:280.011:38-0.56:525:16Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:026.66:265.612:26-0.26:535:16Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:566.87:205.612:31-0.71:21-0.36:545:15Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:506.78:145.51:24-0.72:14-0.36:555:15Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:436.69:085.42:15-0.63:05-0.26:565:15Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:356.410:015.23:06-0.53:550.06:575:14Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:266.010:555.13:56-0.24:440.26:585:14Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:165.711:494.94:480.25:350.56:595:14Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:075.45:410.56:270.76:595:13Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:444.812:575.16:390.87:190.87:005:13Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:384.81:474.97:370.98:090.87:015:13Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:304.92:364.78:341.08:560.87:025:13Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:225.03:264.79:290.99:420.77:035:13Waning Crescent30Sat
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 6:08 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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