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 19m 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 - May 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:315.16:125.611:420.06:318:01Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:205.16:585.812:140.112:29-0.16:308:02Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:055.17:405.81:040.01:13-0.16:298:03Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:475.08:205.91:510.01:53-0.16:288:04Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:274.98:585.82:340.02:320.06:278:04Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:064.99:365.73:150.03:090.16:268:05Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:454.710:125.63:540.13:440.36:258:06Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:244.610:475.44:320.24:190.46:248:07Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:034.511:235.25:090.44:540.66:248:07Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:434.45:460.55:330.76:238:08Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:005.112:264.36:260.66:170.86:228:09Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:424.91:134.47:110.77:100.96:218:10Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:304.82:064.58:010.68:100.96:218:10Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:234.83:004.78:520.59:130.86:208:11Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:204.83:585.09:450.310:170.66:198:12Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:194.84:575.410:390.011:190.46:198:12Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:204.95:545.811:34-0.26:188:13Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:185.16:486.112:190.112:27-0.56:178:14Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:135.27:416.41:15-0.21:20-0.86:178:15New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:085.38:346.62:10-0.52:13-0.96:168:15New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:045.39:296.63:04-0.63:06-1.06:168:16New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:025.310:256.53:57-0.74:00-0.96:158:17Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:015.211:226.34:50-0.74:54-0.76:158:17Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:015.25:44-0.55:51-0.46:148:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:196.01:025.16:39-0.46:51-0.16:148:19First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:175.72:035.17:36-0.27:540.16:148:19First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:145.43:015.28:33-0.18:570.36:138:20First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:095.13:585.39:280.09:580.36:138:20First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:034.94:535.410:200.010:560.46:128:21Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:554.85:445.511:090.011:500.36:128:22Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:454.76:305.611:560.06:128:22Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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