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 2h 09m 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 - May 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:175.57:446.51:14-0.41:24-0.96:318:01New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:125.58:386.72:10-0.62:17-1.06:308:02New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:075.59:326.73:05-0.73:09-1.06:298:02New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:035.410:276.53:58-0.74:01-0.96:298:03Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:005.211:236.34:51-0.64:53-0.66:288:04Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:585.15:44-0.45:48-0.36:278:05Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:195.912:575.06:40-0.16:460.16:268:05Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:165.61:574.97:370.17:480.46:258:06First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:125.32:554.98:340.38:500.56:248:07First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:075.13:515.09:280.39:500.66:238:08First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:594.94:455.110:190.310:470.66:238:08Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:504.85:355.311:070.311:400.56:228:09Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:394.76:215.411:510.36:218:10Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:244.77:035.612:290.412:320.26:208:10Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:074.77:435.71:140.31:110.26:208:11Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:484.78:215.71:560.21:490.26:198:12Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:284.78:585.72:370.22:250.26:188:13Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:074.69:335.63:160.23:010.26:188:13Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:444.510:075.53:530.23:380.36:178:14Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:204.510:395.44:300.34:150.36:178:15Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:574.411:145.35:080.34:560.46:168:15Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:384.511:555.25:480.45:410.56:168:16Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:264.56:320.36:330.56:158:17Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:445.21:214.77:220.37:340.66:158:17Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:405.12:214.98:160.18:390.56:148:18Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:405.03:235.29:12-0.19:470.46:148:19Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:445.04:275.610:10-0.310:530.26:138:19Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:495.05:305.911:07-0.511:57-0.16:138:20Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:545.16:306.312:05-0.76:138:21Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:545.27:276.512:57-0.31:00-0.96:128:21New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:525.28:226.61:54-0.51:55-1.06:128:22New Moon31Sat
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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