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 45m at 6:55 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:45 am (4.9 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 - Nov 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:264.63:045.28:261.59:231.57:376:28First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:214.62:565.28:241.59:111.36:385:27First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:154.83:465.29:211.49:561.26:395:26Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:075.04:345.210:141.310:391.06:405:25Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:565.35:185.311:041.111:190.86:415:24Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:395.66:005.311:510.911:580.66:425:24Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:195.86:395.212:360.76:435:23Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:576.07:175.212:370.41:210.66:435:22Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:356.17:565.11:180.32:050.66:445:21Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:156.28:385.02:000.22:500.66:455:21Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:596.29:244.92:440.23:360.66:465:20Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:496.110:164.83:310.24:260.76:475:19Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:446.011:174.74:220.35:200.86:485:19Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:465.85:200.46:190.86:495:18Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:254.812:525.76:250.57:220.76:505:18Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:344.91:565.77:340.58:220.66:515:17Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:405.22:585.68:420.59:190.36:515:17Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:445.53:585.59:460.310:130.16:525:16Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:435.84:535.510:480.211:04-0.16:535:16Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:366.15:455.411:440.011:53-0.26:545:15Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:256.36:325.312:370.06:555:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:126.47:185.212:39-0.21:270.06:565:14New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:566.38:025.11:24-0.22:140.06:575:14New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:406.18:474.92:080.02:590.26:585:14New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:245.99:314.72:500.23:430.46:595:14Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:075.610:154.53:310.44:250.66:595:13Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:505.411:014.44:120.65:080.97:005:13Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:365.111:514.34:550.95:531.07:015:13Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:234.95:431.16:401.17:025:13First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:434.31:124.86:371.27:281.17:035:13First Quarter30Sun
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 9:50 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 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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