Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 3:44 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 55m at 9:43 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Sep 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:135.35:476.311:23-0.16:547:43Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:185.66:476.512:120.212:25-0.36:557:42Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:176.07:426.71:08-0.11:23-0.56:567:41New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:136.28:346.72:01-0.32:19-0.66:567:39New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:086.49:266.52:51-0.53:14-0.56:577:38New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:026.410:176.33:40-0.54:07-0.46:587:37Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:556.411:076.04:28-0.34:59-0.16:587:35Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:486.211:575.75:15-0.15:510.36:597:34Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:416.06:030.26:450.67:007:33Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:485.41:355.86:540.57:420.97:007:31First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:405.12:285.77:470.88:391.17:017:30First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:335.03:215.68:421.09:341.27:017:29First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:264.94:135.59:371.110:271.27:027:27First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:205.05:045.610:311.111:171.17:037:26Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:135.15:535.711:221.07:037:24Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:035.26:375.812:031.012:100.97:047:23Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:495.47:195.812:450.912:550.87:057:22Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:315.57:585.81:250.71:370.77:057:20Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:105.78:355.82:020.62:180.77:067:19Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:475.89:105.72:390.62:590.77:077:18Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:225.89:445.63:150.53:380.77:077:16Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:565.910:185.53:510.54:190.87:087:15Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:335.910:565.44:290.55:020.97:097:14Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:165.911:405.35:110.55:491.07:097:12Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:065.95:580.56:431.17:107:11Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:345.21:055.96:520.67:441.17:107:10Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:375.22:116.07:540.68:481.07:117:08Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:465.23:196.19:000.59:520.87:127:07Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:565.44:266.210:060.410:530.67:127:06Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:045.75:316.311:110.211:510.37:137:04Waning Crescent30Fri
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 12:43 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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