Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 41m at 6:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:56 pm (5.0 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 - Apr 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:535.24:274.510:170.510:220.47:057:40First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:575.15:284.611:150.411:230.37:047:41Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:545.16:224.912:070.37:037:41Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:425.27:085.112:190.212:530.27:017:42Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:245.27:505.31:080.11:340.17:007:43Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:025.28:285.51:530.02:110.16:597:43Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:385.19:055.52:360.02:460.16:577:44Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:145.09:405.53:160.03:180.16:567:45Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:494.810:135.43:530.13:490.26:557:46Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:234.710:445.34:300.24:190.46:547:46Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:584.511:165.25:060.44:500.56:537:47Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:334.311:505.15:440.65:250.66:517:48Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:134.26:260.86:070.76:507:48Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:335.01:014.17:150.96:590.86:497:49Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:274.91:574.18:111.08:010.96:487:50Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:294.92:594.39:090.99:080.86:477:51Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:355.04:044.510:080.710:160.56:457:51Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:415.15:084.911:040.311:220.36:447:52Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:425.36:075.411:570.06:437:53Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:375.57:015.912:23-0.112:48-0.46:427:53Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:295.67:526.31:20-0.41:38-0.76:417:54New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:195.68:436.52:15-0.62:26-0.96:407:55New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:115.59:356.63:09-0.73:15-0.96:397:56New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:045.310:286.54:02-0.74:04-0.86:387:56Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:005.111:236.34:55-0.54:55-0.56:377:57Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:584.95:50-0.25:48-0.26:357:58Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:226.012:594.76:490.16:470.16:347:59First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:245.62:034.67:500.37:510.46:337:59First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:265.43:054.68:520.58:580.66:328:00First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:275.14:064.79:510.510:010.66:318:01First Quarter30Mon
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 8:58 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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