Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 36m at 8:55 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:097.18:306.72:050.32:270.46:156:07Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:497.29:116.52:450.23:120.56:166:06Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:337.29:566.33:260.23:580.66:166:05Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:237.110:496.04:090.34:460.86:176:04Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:197.011:495.84:570.55:411.16:186:02Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:227.05:520.76:441.26:186:01Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:535.81:256.96:550.87:521.36:196:00Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:575.82:297.08:040.88:591.16:205:59Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:016.03:327.19:120.610:010.86:205:57Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:056.44:337.210:150.310:560.56:215:56Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:056.85:287.411:140.011:470.26:225:55Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:597.26:187.412:08-0.26:225:54New Moon12Sun
13Mon6:487.57:037.412:34-0.11:00-0.26:235:52New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:347.77:477.21:19-0.21:49-0.26:245:51New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:187.68:296.92:02-0.12:350.06:255:50New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:027.59:126.52:430.03:200.36:255:49Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:467.29:566.23:220.34:030.76:265:48Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:316.810:425.84:000.74:451.16:275:46Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:196.511:325.54:401.15:301.46:285:45Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:096.25:221.46:201.76:285:44First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:245.31:016.06:111.77:161.96:295:43First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:175.31:525.97:091.88:131.96:305:42First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:105.32:456.08:111.89:081.76:315:41First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:045.53:376.19:111.79:571.46:325:40Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:575.84:296.210:061.410:421.16:325:39Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:496.25:166.410:571.111:250.86:335:38Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:366.66:006.611:460.86:345:37Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:207.06:426.712:080.412:330.56:355:36Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:027.37:236.712:500.21:210.36:365:35Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:447.58:066.61:340.02:080.26:365:34Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:287.68:516.42:18-0.12:560.26:375:33Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 12:16 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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