Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : 10:03 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 30m at 3:37 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Nov 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:165.312:486.06:041.57:051.76:385:32First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:105.31:416.07:041.68:031.66:395:31First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:055.52:356.18:081.58:591.36:405:30First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:015.83:316.39:111.29:520.96:415:29Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:586.24:266.510:100.810:430.46:425:28Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:526.75:196.811:060.411:320.06:435:28Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:447.36:097.012:000.16:435:27Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:337.76:577.012:20-0.412:53-0.26:445:26Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:218.07:467.01:09-0.61:46-0.46:455:25Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:118.28:376.81:58-0.82:38-0.46:465:25Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:048.19:316.62:48-0.73:30-0.36:475:24Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:597.910:306.33:38-0.64:23-0.16:485:23Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:597.511:336.14:31-0.35:190.36:495:23Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:017.25:280.16:190.66:505:22Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:366.01:026.96:310.47:250.76:505:22Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:386.02:016.77:390.68:290.86:515:21Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:386.12:576.58:460.79:270.76:525:20Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:376.23:526.49:480.710:180.56:535:20Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:336.44:436.310:440.611:040.46:545:20Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:226.65:306.211:330.511:450.36:555:19Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:066.86:126.212:190.56:565:19New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:466.96:516.112:240.31:010.56:575:18New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:236.97:296.01:010.31:420.56:585:18New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:006.98:075.81:370.42:210.56:595:18New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:366.78:455.72:130.52:580.66:595:17New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:126.59:245.52:490.63:350.87:005:17Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:506.310:055.33:260.74:130.97:015:17Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:316.110:505.24:040.84:521.17:025:17Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:176.011:415.24:461.05:361.27:035:16Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:085.95:331.16:261.27:045:16First Quarter30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8668498)

Common Questions About Fripps Inlet, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Fripps Inlet, SC today?

Slack tide in Fripps Inlet, SC is approximately 6:50 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 Fripps Inlet, SC?

Fripps Inlet, SC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Fripps Inlet, 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 Fripps Inlet, SC?

Tide predictions for Fripps Inlet, 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 Fripps Inlet, SC?

Tide data for Fripps Inlet, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8668498. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8668498.

What is the moon phase in Fripps Inlet, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Fripps Inlet, SC is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Fripps Inlet, 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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