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 4h 04m at 3:03 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:33 pm (5.5 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 - Dec 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:245.211:494.75:090.65:550.67:045:13First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:155.16:040.76:470.57:045:13First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:464.91:115.07:060.77:420.37:055:13First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:475.12:125.08:120.68:390.17:065:13First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:505.43:165.09:190.49:37-0.27:075:13Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:555.74:225.110:240.210:35-0.57:085:13Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:586.05:245.211:26-0.111:32-0.87:085:13Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:576.36:225.312:24-0.47:095:13Full Moon8Mon
9Tue6:536.57:185.412:28-1.01:19-0.67:105:13Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:496.68:155.41:23-1.12:13-0.77:115:13Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:446.59:125.42:17-1.13:05-0.67:115:13Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:386.310:085.33:10-0.93:56-0.57:125:14Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:316.011:045.14:03-0.74:47-0.37:135:14Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:245.64:57-0.35:38-0.17:135:14Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:015.012:165.35:550.06:320.17:145:14Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:574.91:084.96:540.37:250.27:155:15Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:534.91:594.77:540.58:170.37:155:15Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:464.92:504.58:530.69:070.37:165:16Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:395.03:424.49:480.69:550.37:165:16Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:305.14:334.410:400.510:420.37:175:17Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:185.25:214.411:290.411:260.27:175:17Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:025.36:064.512:140.27:185:18Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:435.46:484.512:080.112:560.17:185:18New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:235.47:284.512:480.01:350.17:195:19New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:015.48:074.51:27-0.12:130.07:195:19New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:365.38:434.52:05-0.12:490.07:195:20New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:105.29:184.52:43-0.13:250.07:205:20Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:425.29:544.63:22-0.14:020.07:205:21Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:165.110:344.64:040.04:41-0.17:205:22Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:564.911:224.74:500.15:25-0.17:215:22Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:454.85:430.26:14-0.27:215:23First Quarter31Wed
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 6:18 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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