Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 5:11 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:15 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Feb 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:265.18:484.42:06-0.32:430.07:135:52Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:005.09:224.42:44-0.33:150.07:125:53Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:324.99:544.33:20-0.23:460.07:125:54Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:034.710:264.33:57-0.14:180.17:115:55Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:374.611:014.44:370.14:530.17:105:56Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:164.411:454.55:230.25:340.17:095:57Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:024.36:160.46:230.17:085:58Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:394.512:584.27:170.47:200.07:085:59Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:424.72:014.18:230.48:24-0.17:075:59Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:534.93:104.29:300.29:30-0.37:066:00Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:075.14:224.310:350.010:36-0.57:056:01Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:145.55:284.611:35-0.411:38-0.87:046:02Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:145.86:285.012:30-0.77:036:03New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:096.07:235.212:37-1.11:23-1.07:026:04New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:026.18:185.41:33-1.32:13-1.27:016:05New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:546.19:115.52:27-1.43:02-1.27:006:06New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:445.910:035.53:19-1.33:49-1.16:596:07Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:335.510:555.44:11-1.04:36-0.96:586:07Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:235.111:495.25:05-0.65:24-0.66:576:08Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:154.76:01-0.26:15-0.36:566:09First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:435.01:084.47:010.17:090.06:556:10First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:394.92:034.28:030.48:050.26:546:11First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:364.73:004.09:030.59:010.36:536:12First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:334.73:574.010:000.59:570.36:516:12Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:304.74:524.210:530.510:500.26:506:13Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:204.85:414.311:400.411:380.16:496:14Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:055.06:264.512:230.26:486:15Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:465.17:074.612:23-0.11:020.16:476:16Full Moon28Sun
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 8:13 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 84% 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 (84% 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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