Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 10m at 3:56 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:05 pm (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Apr 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:476.48:116.71:46-0.21:57-0.26:096:41Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:256.38:496.72:28-0.32:36-0.36:086:42Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:056.29:306.73:11-0.33:16-0.36:076:42Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:486.010:156.63:54-0.23:59-0.26:066:43Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:385.811:086.54:41-0.14:440.06:046:44Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:345.75:320.25:360.26:036:45Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:086.412:355.66:300.36:370.46:026:45Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:116.41:385.77:350.47:450.46:016:46Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:146.42:415.98:400.38:540.25:596:47Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:186.53:456.29:430.010:010.05:586:47Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:216.74:466.610:40-0.311:02-0.45:576:48Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:206.95:427.011:33-0.711:58-0.65:566:49Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:127.06:337.412:23-0.95:546:49New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:007.07:217.612:51-0.81:10-1.05:536:50New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:466.98:067.61:41-0.81:56-1.05:526:51New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:316.78:517.42:28-0.72:40-0.85:516:51New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:166.39:357.13:13-0.53:22-0.55:506:52Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:026.010:206.73:56-0.14:02-0.15:486:53Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:495.611:066.34:380.34:440.45:476:54Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:395.311:556.05:220.75:280.85:466:54Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:325.16:101.16:181.25:456:55First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:465.71:245.07:031.37:151.45:446:56First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:375.62:175.18:001.38:161.45:436:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:295.53:105.28:551.29:151.25:426:57First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:225.64:045.59:461.010:101.05:416:58Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:165.74:555.910:330.711:010.75:406:59Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:065.95:426.311:170.411:480.35:396:59Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:526.16:246.612:000.15:387:00Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:366.37:056.912:350.012:43-0.15:377:01Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:186.48:467.11:21-0.22:26-0.36:368:01Full Moon30Sun
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 7:00 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated). This places Fripps Inlet, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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