Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 51m at 4:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:20 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Apr 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:145.66:505.612:01-0.312:34-0.37:067:39Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:105.87:436.01:00-0.71:26-0.77:057:40Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:026.08:366.31:55-1.02:17-0.97:047:41Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:546.09:286.42:49-1.13:06-1.07:027:41Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:475.810:216.43:43-1.13:55-1.07:017:42Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:405.611:156.34:35-1.04:44-0.87:007:43Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:345.35:28-0.75:35-0.56:587:44Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:106.012:305.16:24-0.46:30-0.16:577:44Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:095.71:294.87:220.07:290.26:567:45Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:095.52:304.78:230.28:330.56:557:46Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:085.23:304.69:230.39:360.66:537:46Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:075.14:284.710:190.410:360.66:527:47Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:035.05:234.811:110.411:320.56:517:48Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:545.06:135.011:590.36:507:49Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:395.16:575.212:230.412:430.26:497:49Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:205.17:375.41:090.31:230.16:477:50Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:005.18:155.51:510.22:000.16:467:51New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:385.18:515.62:310.12:350.16:457:51New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:155.09:255.63:090.13:090.16:447:52New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:514.89:565.53:460.23:430.16:437:53New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:254.710:275.54:210.34:170.26:427:54Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:584.511:005.44:570.44:540.36:417:54Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:334.411:395.35:360.55:350.46:407:55Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:164.46:200.66:220.56:387:56Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:265.31:094.47:110.67:190.56:377:57First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:235.22:114.58:090.68:230.56:367:57First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:265.33:174.79:090.49:300.46:357:58First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:335.34:245.110:090.210:370.16:347:59Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:405.45:295.511:08-0.111:41-0.26:337:59Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:455.66:285.912:05-0.46:328:00Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 7:21 am — 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 91% 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 (91% 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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