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 3h 23m 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 - Jan 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:174.812:434.76:450.37:13-0.27:215:24First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:204.91:464.67:520.38:12-0.37:215:25First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:275.12:554.59:010.29:14-0.57:225:25Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:375.34:054.610:08-0.110:17-0.77:225:26Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:455.65:124.811:11-0.311:17-1.07:225:27Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:475.96:125.012:10-0.67:225:28Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:446.17:095.112:15-1.21:05-0.87:225:29Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:386.18:035.21:11-1.31:57-1.07:225:29Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:296.18:575.22:04-1.32:46-1.07:225:30Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:195.99:485.22:55-1.23:34-0.97:225:31Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:065.610:395.13:46-1.04:20-0.77:225:32Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:535.211:294.94:35-0.65:06-0.57:225:33Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:394.95:27-0.25:52-0.27:215:34Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:204.712:264.66:210.16:410.07:215:35Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:124.61:154.37:170.47:310.27:215:36Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:044.52:064.18:140.58:210.37:215:36Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:574.52:594.09:100.59:120.37:215:37Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:514.63:544.010:040.510:030.27:205:38Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:434.74:474.110:550.410:520.17:205:39Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:324.95:374.211:420.211:380.07:205:40Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:165.06:214.312:250.07:195:41Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:575.17:034.512:21-0.21:05-0.17:195:42New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:365.27:424.51:03-0.31:44-0.27:185:43New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:125.28:184.61:44-0.52:21-0.47:185:44New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:465.28:554.72:25-0.52:58-0.47:185:45New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:205.19:324.83:06-0.53:36-0.57:175:46Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:575.010:144.93:49-0.44:16-0.57:165:47Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:384.811:024.94:36-0.35:01-0.57:165:48Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:274.711:574.95:29-0.15:51-0.57:155:49First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:254.56:290.06:48-0.47:155:50First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:015.01:304.47:360.17:51-0.57:145:51First Quarter31Sat
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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