Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 4:26 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 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 - Jul 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:485.09:266.22:52-0.52:52-0.66:158:31Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:404.910:146.03:41-0.53:42-0.46:168:31Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:314.911:005.74:28-0.44:30-0.26:168:31Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:204.811:455.45:13-0.25:170.16:168:31Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:094.75:570.06:050.46:178:31Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:305.212:574.76:420.26:550.76:178:31Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:154.91:464.77:270.37:480.96:188:30Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:014.72:354.78:120.48:431.06:188:30Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:484.53:234.88:570.49:371.06:198:30Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:374.44:124.99:430.410:311.06:208:30Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:284.45:035.110:290.411:230.96:208:29Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:204.45:525.311:170.36:218:29Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:114.46:385.512:130.712:040.16:218:29Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:594.57:215.61:000.512:510.06:228:28Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:444.68:035.81:450.31:38-0.16:228:28New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:284.78:455.92:280.12:24-0.36:238:28New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:134.89:285.93:120.03:11-0.36:248:27New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:594.910:125.93:55-0.23:59-0.36:248:27Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:485.010:585.84:39-0.34:49-0.36:258:26Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:405.111:485.75:24-0.35:41-0.26:268:26Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:365.26:13-0.36:390.06:268:25Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:425.51:355.47:06-0.37:410.16:278:25First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:395.32:365.58:02-0.38:450.26:278:24First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:395.13:375.79:00-0.39:500.26:288:23First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:415.04:405.89:59-0.310:530.16:298:23Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:444.95:416.010:58-0.311:530.06:298:22Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:464.96:376.111:56-0.46:308:21Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:445.07:296.212:49-0.112:52-0.46:318:21Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:385.08:186.11:42-0.21:44-0.36:318:20Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:285.19:046.02:31-0.22:34-0.36:328:19Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:175.19:485.93:17-0.23:21-0.16:338:18Full Moon31Tue
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 1:23 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 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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