Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 7:10 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 12:45 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Jul 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:314.58:155.91:450.01:35-0.26:158:31Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:204.59:015.82:340.02:24-0.16:168:31Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:084.49:455.63:200.13:100.06:168:31Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:554.410:275.54:030.13:540.26:168:31Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:414.411:075.24:440.24:370.46:178:31Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:254.411:475.05:230.45:180.66:178:31Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:104.46:000.56:010.86:188:30Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:264.812:554.46:380.56:481.06:188:30Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:074.61:414.57:170.67:411.26:198:30Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:514.42:274.67:590.68:371.26:208:30Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:374.23:154.88:430.59:341.26:208:29Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:264.14:055.09:300.510:321.16:218:29Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:194.14:585.210:210.411:290.96:218:29Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:164.15:525.411:140.26:228:28Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:124.26:445.712:230.712:090.06:228:28Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:054.37:345.91:150.51:03-0.26:238:28New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:564.58:246.12:050.21:56-0.46:248:27New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:494.79:146.22:530.02:49-0.56:248:27New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:434.910:046.23:41-0.23:42-0.56:258:26New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:385.110:556.04:28-0.34:35-0.56:268:26Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:345.311:465.85:15-0.45:30-0.36:268:25Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:315.46:03-0.46:28-0.16:278:25Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:385.51:295.56:54-0.47:300.26:288:24First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:335.22:285.67:48-0.38:350.46:288:23First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:294.93:265.78:43-0.29:380.56:298:23First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:264.74:265.79:39-0.110:400.56:298:22Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:264.55:255.810:360.011:400.56:308:21Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:264.46:215.811:330.16:318:21Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:224.57:115.812:340.512:270.16:328:20Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:134.57:575.81:250.41:180.16:328:19Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:014.68:405.72:110.42:050.26:338:18Full Moon31Fri
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 3:57 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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