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 2h 10m 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 - Oct 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:045.35:366.211:030.511:530.77:147:03Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:055.66:316.312:040.37:157:02Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:005.97:206.312:450.51:000.27:157:00Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:496.28:056.21:320.31:530.17:166:59New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:366.38:476.02:170.22:420.27:176:58New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:206.39:295.82:590.23:290.37:176:56New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:036.310:095.63:380.34:140.57:186:55Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:456.110:505.34:160.54:580.87:196:54Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:265.911:325.04:530.85:411.17:196:53Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:095.75:301.06:271.37:206:51Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:174.812:565.56:111.37:171.67:216:50First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:074.71:485.46:581.58:101.77:226:49First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:004.62:425.37:531.69:041.77:226:48First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:554.63:375.38:511.69:561.67:236:46First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:514.74:315.49:501.510:451.47:246:45Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:464.95:225.510:471.311:311.27:256:44Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:385.26:085.711:411.17:256:43Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:255.56:515.812:140.912:320.87:266:42Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:085.97:315.812:560.61:210.67:276:41Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:496.28:125.81:380.32:090.57:286:40Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:316.48:545.72:200.12:570.47:286:38Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:156.59:395.63:030.03:460.47:296:37Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:036.610:285.43:480.04:360.57:306:36Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:556.511:235.24:360.15:290.67:316:35Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:546.35:280.26:270.87:326:34Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:265.012:596.16:260.47:300.97:326:33Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:354.92:086.07:310.68:361.07:336:32Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:445.03:155.98:400.79:380.97:346:31Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:515.24:185.99:480.610:370.77:356:30Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:555.45:165.910:520.511:300.57:366:29Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:535.76:095.811:520.47:376:28Waning Crescent31Thu
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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