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 44m 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 - Aug 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:474.15:225.210:400.611:501.16:338:18Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:424.26:145.411:330.56:348:17Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:334.37:015.712:390.912:250.36:358:16Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:214.57:455.81:250.71:150.16:358:15New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:064.78:286.02:080.42:04-0.16:368:14New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:524.99:106.02:510.22:53-0.26:378:13New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:385.29:536.03:330.03:42-0.26:378:12New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:275.410:385.84:15-0.14:32-0.16:388:11Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:175.511:255.64:58-0.25:240.06:398:10Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:105.65:43-0.26:190.26:408:09Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:155.41:085.76:32-0.17:210.56:408:08First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:115.12:095.87:270.08:260.66:418:07First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:114.83:125.88:260.19:320.76:428:06First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:144.74:185.89:280.210:360.76:428:05Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:214.65:235.910:320.211:370.66:438:04Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:274.76:226.011:340.26:448:03Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:284.87:156.112:330.512:330.16:448:02Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:225.08:026.01:250.41:270.16:458:01Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:115.18:466.02:120.32:170.16:468:00Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:575.29:265.82:560.23:040.26:467:59Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:415.310:055.63:360.23:480.46:477:58Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:235.310:425.44:130.34:300.66:487:56Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:035.311:195.14:480.45:110.96:487:55Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:425.211:584.95:220.65:521.16:497:54Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:235.25:570.86:361.36:507:53Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:394.61:075.16:350.97:261.56:507:52Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:254.51:555.17:191.08:211.66:517:50Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:154.32:475.28:101.19:181.76:517:49Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:094.33:435.29:051.010:141.66:527:48Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:064.34:415.410:030.911:101.46:537:47Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:054.55:385.611:010.76:537:45Waning Crescent31Tue
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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