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 3h 50m 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 - Aug 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:514.82:355.58:160.19:110.86:348:17Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:524.63:395.79:150.010:180.76:358:16Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:594.64:475.910:17-0.111:240.66:358:15Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:104.65:556.111:21-0.26:368:14Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:194.86:586.312:270.312:23-0.46:378:14Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:215.07:556.41:250.11:23-0.56:378:13New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:205.28:506.52:19-0.12:20-0.66:388:12New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:175.49:426.33:11-0.23:16-0.56:398:11New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:135.510:316.13:59-0.34:09-0.46:398:10Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:065.511:185.84:46-0.25:00-0.16:408:09Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:575.55:30-0.15:520.26:418:08Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:045.512:485.56:150.16:460.66:418:07Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:505.11:385.47:000.47:420.96:428:06First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:374.82:285.37:470.68:391.16:438:05First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:264.63:185.38:350.89:341.26:438:03First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:164.44:095.39:250.910:281.26:448:02First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:094.45:025.310:150.911:201.16:458:01Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:034.45:535.411:070.96:458:00Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:564.56:405.612:091.011:56 AM0.86:467:59Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:454.67:235.712:540.912:430.76:477:58Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:294.88:045.81:360.81:280.66:477:57Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:114.98:415.82:150.72:100.56:487:55Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:505.09:175.82:530.52:520.46:497:54Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:275.29:515.73:290.43:340.46:497:53Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:055.310:255.54:050.34:170.56:507:52Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:445.511:035.44:420.35:020.66:517:51Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:285.611:465.25:210.25:510.86:517:49Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:175.76:050.36:470.96:527:48Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:365.01:155.86:560.37:511.06:537:47Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:364.92:195.87:550.48:581.16:537:46Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:434.83:285.98:580.410:061.06:547:44Third Quarter31Sat
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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