Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 45m at 6:20 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:31 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Jul 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:384.91:124.67:070.37:220.76:158:31Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:254.82:054.87:550.28:240.86:168:31Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:184.73:025.18:470.09:300.76:168:31Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:164.64:025.59:41-0.210:360.56:178:31Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:194.65:055.810:39-0.311:410.36:178:31Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:264.66:086.111:38-0.56:188:31Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:314.67:086.312:430.112:37-0.66:188:30Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:324.88:076.41:41-0.21:36-0.86:198:30New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:334.99:046.42:37-0.32:33-0.86:198:30New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:334.910:016.33:31-0.43:30-0.86:208:30New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:335.010:566.14:23-0.54:25-0.66:208:29Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:315.111:485.95:13-0.45:20-0.46:218:29Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:275.16:03-0.36:160.06:228:29Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:395.51:235.16:53-0.17:150.36:228:28First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:285.22:175.27:440.08:150.56:238:28First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:174.93:085.28:330.29:130.76:238:27First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:054.63:595.29:210.310:090.86:248:27First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:544.44:495.310:080.411:030.86:258:26Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:454.35:385.310:550.411:550.76:258:26Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:374.36:255.411:410.46:268:25Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:264.37:095.512:420.712:270.46:278:25Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:124.47:515.51:270.61:110.46:278:24Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:564.48:315.62:090.51:530.36:288:24Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:384.49:105.52:490.52:340.36:288:23Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:184.59:465.53:260.43:140.36:298:22Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:564.510:205.44:020.43:540.46:308:22Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:334.610:535.34:370.34:340.46:308:21Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:114.711:285.25:130.35:180.56:318:20Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:534.95:510.26:060.66:328:19Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:085.012:415.16:340.27:020.86:338:19Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:564.91:365.37:220.18:040.86:338:18Third Quarter31Wed
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 9:25 am — 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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