Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 3:44 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:06 pm (5.4 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 - Mar 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:595.18:085.01:40-0.22:03-0.26:466:17New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:345.08:435.02:17-0.22:36-0.26:446:17New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:074.99:145.02:52-0.13:08-0.16:436:18Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:384.89:444.93:280.03:41-0.16:426:19Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:084.610:164.94:040.14:150.06:416:20Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:424.510:555.04:440.24:550.06:406:20Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:244.411:445.05:300.45:420.16:386:21First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:174.36:260.56:380.16:376:22First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:435.01:204.37:290.57:410.16:366:23First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:505.02:314.48:350.48:480.06:356:23First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:035.23:444.69:410.29:56-0.36:336:24Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:155.45:535.011:43-0.17:327:25Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:195.76:535.412:00-0.612:40-0.57:317:26Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:175.97:485.812:59-0.91:33-0.87:297:26Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:106.08:416.11:56-1.22:24-1.17:287:27Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:016.09:346.22:50-1.33:13-1.27:277:28Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:525.910:256.23:43-1.34:01-1.17:257:29Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:425.611:176.04:34-1.14:48-0.97:247:29Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:325.35:26-0.85:36-0.57:237:30Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:095.812:245.06:19-0.46:26-0.27:227:31Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:035.51:184.77:150.07:210.27:207:32Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:595.22:144.58:130.38:200.57:197:32Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:565.03:114.49:110.59:200.67:187:33Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:524.84:084.410:080.610:190.77:167:34Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:484.85:044.511:010.511:140.67:157:34Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:414.95:564.711:490.47:147:35Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:285.06:434.912:050.512:340.37:127:36Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:115.17:255.112:520.31:140.27:117:37Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:515.18:045.31:340.21:520.17:107:37New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:295.18:405.42:150.12:270.07:087:38New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:055.19:145.42:530.03:020.07:077:39New Moon31Fri
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 6:55 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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