Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 01m at 8:06 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:29 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Dec 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:505.710:164.53:330.24:230.67:045:13Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:385.611:094.54:210.25:110.67:045:13Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:325.55:150.36:040.57:055:13Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:114.612:315.46:170.47:010.47:065:13Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:164.81:315.37:240.47:580.27:075:13Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:205.12:325.28:310.38:550.07:085:13Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:245.43:335.19:370.29:51-0.27:085:13Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:265.84:345.010:400.010:47-0.47:095:13Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:246.15:325.011:39-0.211:40-0.57:105:13Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:176.36:255.012:35-0.37:115:13New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:096.37:174.912:32-0.61:27-0.37:115:13New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:596.28:074.81:23-0.62:17-0.37:125:14New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:496.08:574.72:12-0.53:05-0.27:135:14New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:375.89:454.63:00-0.33:510.07:135:14Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:235.510:344.53:470.04:360.27:145:14Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:085.211:234.44:330.35:210.47:155:15Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:544.95:210.66:060.67:155:15First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:134.312:404.66:130.86:530.77:165:16First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:054.31:274.47:101.07:390.77:165:16First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:564.42:164.38:081.18:250.67:175:17First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:484.53:074.19:061.09:100.67:175:17Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:404.64:004.110:020.99:570.57:185:18Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:324.84:524.110:540.810:440.37:185:18Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:205.05:414.111:430.611:300.17:195:19Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:055.26:254.212:290.47:195:19Full Moon25Fri
26Sat6:485.47:084.312:16-0.11:130.27:195:20Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:305.57:504.31:02-0.21:560.17:205:20Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:125.68:344.41:47-0.42:390.07:205:21Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:565.69:194.52:34-0.53:21-0.17:205:22Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:405.610:084.53:21-0.54:05-0.27:215:22Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:275.510:544.74:11-0.44:51-0.27:215:23Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 11:17 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 44% 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 (44% 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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