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 1h 43m 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 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:486.25:061.35:571.76:156:07First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:015.412:386.05:501.56:491.96:166:06First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:535.31:306.06:431.77:481.96:166:05First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:465.42:236.17:431.78:461.86:176:03First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:415.53:196.28:451.59:411.56:186:02Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:375.74:146.59:451.310:321.26:186:01Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:336.15:066.710:400.911:200.76:195:59Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:246.65:547.011:330.56:205:58Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:127.06:397.212:060.312:240.26:215:57Full Moon9Wed
10Thu6:587.47:237.312:520.01:140.06:215:56Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:447.78:087.21:37-0.32:04-0.26:225:54Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:317.88:567.02:23-0.42:54-0.26:235:53Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:217.89:486.83:10-0.43:450.06:235:52Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:167.710:456.43:57-0.34:370.26:245:51Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:157.511:476.24:480.05:340.66:255:50Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:187.35:440.36:370.96:265:48Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:506.01:217.16:480.67:451.06:265:47Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:536.02:227.07:560.78:531.06:275:46Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:556.13:236.99:040.79:530.96:285:45Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:576.34:216.910:060.610:460.76:295:44Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:546.65:136.911:020.411:330.56:295:43Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:456.85:596.911:530.36:305:42Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:297.06:406.812:150.412:400.36:315:41New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:107.17:196.712:550.31:240.46:325:40New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:497.17:576.51:330.42:050.56:325:39New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:277.08:346.32:090.52:450.66:335:38New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:046.99:126.02:440.63:230.86:345:37Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:416.69:525.73:180.84:001.06:355:36Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:216.410:355.53:531.04:391.36:365:35Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:056.211:235.34:311.25:211.56:375:34Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:556.05:131.46:101.76:375:33First Quarter31Thu
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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