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 4h 48m 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 - Jan 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:525.82:145.58:100.88:370.17:235:27First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:516.13:155.59:160.59:35-0.27:235:28Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:536.54:195.610:210.210:33-0.57:235:28Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:556.95:215.811:21-0.111:30-0.97:235:29Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:537.36:186.012:19-0.47:235:30Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:487.67:126.212:25-1.11:14-0.77:245:31Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:417.78:066.31:20-1.32:08-0.87:245:32Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:347.79:006.32:14-1.42:59-0.97:245:32Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:277.49:556.23:07-1.33:48-0.87:245:33Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:197.110:516.13:58-1.04:36-0.67:245:34Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:126.611:476.04:50-0.65:24-0.37:245:35Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:046.25:44-0.16:150.07:245:36Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:435.812:545.86:420.37:080.37:235:37Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:365.71:445.47:440.78:020.57:235:38Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:285.72:335.18:460.88:550.67:235:38Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:215.73:255.09:440.99:440.67:235:39Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:145.74:184.910:370.810:310.57:235:40Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:045.85:095.011:240.711:160.47:225:41Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:506.05:555.112:080.67:225:42Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:326.16:385.212:500.47:225:43New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:126.27:195.312:410.11:300.37:215:44New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:506.37:585.41:230.02:080.27:215:45New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:276.28:365.42:04-0.12:460.17:215:46New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:046.29:155.52:44-0.13:230.17:205:47Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:416.09:565.53:24-0.14:000.07:205:48Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:205.910:415.54:050.04:390.17:195:49Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:045.711:315.64:500.25:220.17:195:49Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:545.55:410.46:100.17:185:50First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:275.712:505.46:400.57:060.17:185:51First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:255.91:495.27:470.68:070.07:175:52First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:266.12:535.28:560.59:10-0.27:175:53First Quarter31Fri
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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