Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 3:03 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 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 - Mar 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:454.94:584.510:570.211:05-0.26:466:16Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:375.25:504.911:47-0.26:456:17Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:255.46:395.312:00-0.512:35-0.56:446:18New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:115.67:275.612:52-0.81:21-0.86:426:19New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:575.78:155.81:43-1.02:07-1.06:416:19New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:455.69:056.02:34-1.02:53-1.16:406:20Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:345.59:565.93:25-1.03:40-1.16:396:21Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:265.210:515.84:17-0.74:30-0.96:376:22Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:224.96:13-0.46:23-0.67:367:23Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:505.61:234.77:14-0.17:22-0.37:357:23First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:545.42:284.58:190.18:27-0.17:347:24First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:005.23:334.59:240.29:320.07:327:25First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:075.14:384.610:270.210:360.07:317:26Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:105.15:394.711:250.111:36-0.17:307:26Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:065.16:325.012:170.07:287:27Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:545.27:195.212:31-0.21:04-0.17:277:28Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:355.28:015.31:20-0.31:46-0.27:267:28Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:145.28:415.42:05-0.32:24-0.27:257:29Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:515.19:185.42:47-0.33:00-0.27:237:30Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:275.09:545.43:27-0.23:34-0.17:227:31Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:024.910:285.34:05-0.14:050.17:217:31Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:374.711:015.14:410.14:360.27:197:32Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:124.511:345.05:180.35:080.37:187:33Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:484.45:560.55:450.57:177:34Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:104.912:294.26:390.76:280.67:157:34Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:544.81:184.27:290.87:210.77:147:35Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:484.72:144.28:250.88:230.77:137:36Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:504.73:164.39:230.79:290.67:117:36Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:554.84:204.610:210.510:350.47:107:37Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:595.05:235.011:180.211:380.17:097:38Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:595.36:215.412:11-0.27:077:39Waning Crescent31Mon
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 12:04 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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