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 2h 58m 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 - Jul 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:244.36:125.311:290.46:158:31Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:134.36:565.412:270.612:120.36:168:31Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:594.37:375.51:130.512:540.36:168:31Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:434.38:185.61:560.41:370.26:178:31Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:254.38:575.62:380.32:190.26:178:31Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:064.39:365.63:180.33:010.16:188:31Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:474.410:145.53:580.23:440.16:188:30Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:284.410:535.54:380.14:290.16:198:30Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:134.611:355.45:180.15:160.26:198:30Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:024.76:010.06:080.36:208:30Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:225.312:564.96:49-0.17:070.46:218:29Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:145.11:545.17:40-0.28:120.56:218:29Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:105.02:545.48:34-0.29:180.56:228:29Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:104.83:565.69:30-0.310:250.46:228:28Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:134.75:005.910:28-0.411:300.36:238:28Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:194.76:036.111:28-0.56:248:27Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:234.77:016.212:310.112:26-0.56:248:27Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:234.87:576.31:29-0.11:23-0.66:258:26New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:204.88:506.22:23-0.22:18-0.66:258:26New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:154.99:416.13:14-0.23:11-0.56:268:25New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:094.910:295.94:03-0.24:02-0.36:278:25Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:004.911:155.64:48-0.14:520.06:278:24Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:504.911:585.35:320.15:400.36:288:23Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:394.96:150.36:300.66:298:23Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:415.01:284.86:570.47:230.96:298:22First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:254.82:164.97:410.68:181.06:308:21First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:114.63:034.98:240.79:131.16:318:21First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:594.43:525.09:090.710:071.16:318:20First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:494.34:435.19:550.711:001.16:328:19Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:424.25:345.210:430.711:510.96:338:18Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:364.36:235.411:330.66:338:18Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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