Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 6:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 28m at 11:42 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Dec 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:265.510:424.54:030.35:000.67:045:13Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:155.411:374.54:520.45:500.67:045:13Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:135.35:490.56:460.57:055:13First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:404.71:145.36:550.57:440.37:065:13First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:464.92:175.28:030.48:410.07:075:13First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:525.23:205.29:110.39:38-0.27:085:13Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:575.64:225.210:170.110:34-0.57:085:13Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:585.95:215.311:19-0.211:28-0.77:095:13Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:546.36:165.312:17-0.47:105:13Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:486.47:105.212:21-0.91:12-0.57:115:13Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:406.58:025.11:12-0.92:04-0.57:115:13Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:316.38:545.02:03-0.82:55-0.47:125:14Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:216.19:464.82:52-0.73:44-0.27:135:14Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:115.810:384.73:41-0.44:320.07:135:14Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:005.511:304.54:30-0.15:200.37:145:14Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:485.15:220.36:100.57:155:15Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:244.412:374.96:160.57:010.67:155:15Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:174.41:264.67:140.77:500.77:165:16Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:104.42:154.58:120.88:370.67:165:16Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:034.53:064.49:080.89:230.67:175:17Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:554.73:574.310:020.710:080.57:175:17Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:454.94:484.310:540.610:510.37:185:18Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:315.05:354.311:420.411:340.27:185:18Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:145.26:194.412:270.37:195:19Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:555.47:004.412:160.11:090.17:195:19New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:345.47:404.412:57-0.11:510.07:195:20New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:135.58:194.41:39-0.22:320.07:205:20New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:525.59:004.42:21-0.33:13-0.17:205:21Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:325.49:434.53:05-0.33:55-0.17:205:22Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:155.410:314.53:51-0.34:39-0.17:215:22Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:035.211:214.64:41-0.25:28-0.27:215:23Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 2:51 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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