Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 9:06 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 49m at 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 - Feb 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:365.112:454.46:52-0.17:00-0.47:135:52Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:405.11:484.17:590.18:02-0.27:135:53Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:475.02:554.09:060.29:06-0.27:125:53Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:565.14:044.010:110.110:11-0.27:115:54Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:015.25:074.111:110.011:11-0.37:105:55Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:575.36:024.312:04-0.17:105:56Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:465.36:514.512:06-0.412:52-0.27:095:57New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:295.37:354.612:56-0.51:36-0.37:085:58New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:095.38:174.71:41-0.52:16-0.37:075:59New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:465.18:564.72:24-0.42:53-0.37:066:00New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:215.09:334.73:03-0.33:27-0.27:056:01Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:564.710:094.73:41-0.13:59-0.17:046:02Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:304.510:444.64:180.24:300.17:036:03Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:054.211:214.54:570.45:030.27:026:04Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:444.05:390.65:410.37:016:04First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:034.512:293.86:290.86:270.47:006:05First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:524.41:213.67:260.97:210.56:596:06First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:484.42:203.68:281.08:210.46:586:07First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:524.53:253.79:300.89:240.36:576:08Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:594.74:293.910:290.610:260.06:566:09Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:005.05:264.211:230.311:24-0.36:556:10Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:535.36:174.612:13-0.16:546:10Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:415.67:055.012:19-0.712:59-0.46:536:11Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:285.77:535.31:11-0.91:44-0.76:526:12Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:145.88:425.62:02-1.12:29-0.96:516:13Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:005.69:325.72:53-1.13:13-1.06:506:14Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:485.410:235.73:45-1.03:59-0.96:486:15Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:385.011:185.64:38-0.74:46-0.76:476:15Waning Gibbous28Sun
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 5:47 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 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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