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 10m 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 - Aug 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:264.47:085.612:390.812:220.56:348:17Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:134.57:515.71:240.61:090.36:358:16Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:574.68:325.82:070.51:550.26:358:15Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:404.89:135.92:490.32:420.16:368:14Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:234.99:535.93:300.23:280.06:378:13Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:085.110:345.84:110.04:150.06:378:12Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:555.211:175.64:53-0.15:040.16:388:11Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:455.45:36-0.15:570.36:398:10Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:055.512:395.56:23-0.16:560.56:398:09Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:585.21:385.67:15-0.18:000.66:408:08Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:565.02:395.88:11-0.19:070.76:418:07Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:584.83:435.99:110.010:130.76:428:06Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:044.74:496.010:120.011:170.66:428:05Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:114.85:536.111:14-0.16:438:04Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:154.96:516.212:170.412:14-0.16:448:03Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:125.07:446.21:130.31:11-0.26:448:02New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:065.28:326.22:040.22:04-0.26:458:01New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:565.39:176.12:510.12:54-0.16:468:00New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:445.310:005.93:350.23:420.16:467:59New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:305.310:405.64:160.24:280.36:477:58Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:145.311:195.44:540.45:120.66:487:56Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:585.211:595.15:310.65:570.96:487:55Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:425.26:070.76:441.16:497:54Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:414.91:275.16:450.97:351.36:507:53First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:264.72:155.17:281.08:291.46:507:52First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:154.53:055.18:151.19:241.56:517:50First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:074.43:585.29:071.110:181.46:517:49First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:024.44:535.410:011.111:121.36:527:48Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:584.55:475.510:570.96:537:47Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:534.76:365.812:021.111:51 AM0.76:537:45Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:424.97:206.012:490.912:430.56:547:44Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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