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 6h 04m 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 - Mar 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:096.22:405.28:410.68:530.16:496:18First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:166.43:485.39:500.49:59-0.26:486:19Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:236.64:545.710:520.111:02-0.56:476:20Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:256.85:526.111:48-0.211:59-0.86:466:21Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:207.16:456.512:39-0.56:456:21Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:097.27:346.712:53-1.01:27-0.76:446:22Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:547.18:206.81:44-1.12:12-0.86:426:23Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:386.99:066.82:32-1.02:54-0.76:416:24Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:216.69:506.63:18-0.83:34-0.56:406:24Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:036.210:356.44:01-0.44:11-0.26:396:25Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:475.711:216.04:440.14:490.26:376:26Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:335.35:290.55:290.66:366:27Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:095.812:225.06:181.06:131.06:356:27Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:585.51:134.87:141.37:061.26:346:28Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:505.42:064.78:141.48:071.36:326:29Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:455.33:024.79:141.49:091.26:316:30Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:435.44:004.910:091.210:071.06:306:30Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:405.64:555.210:570.911:000.76:286:31Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:305.95:445.611:420.611:490.46:276:32Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:156.16:286.012:240.36:266:32Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:556.47:096.312:350.01:05-0.16:246:33New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:356.57:496.61:21-0.21:46-0.36:236:34New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:146.48:306.82:05-0.42:26-0.56:226:34New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:546.39:126.92:50-0.43:07-0.56:216:35Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:376.19:586.93:35-0.43:49-0.46:196:36Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:265.810:506.84:22-0.24:34-0.36:186:37Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:215.511:496.65:130.15:240.06:176:37Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:235.36:120.46:230.26:156:38First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:526.51:285.37:190.67:300.46:146:39First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:576.42:335.38:290.78:410.36:136:39First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:036.43:395.69:360.59:490.16:116:40Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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