Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : in 44m at 8:04 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:59 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:426.212:535.76:470.17:030.07:165:54Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:376.01:465.37:510.58:010.37:155:55Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:335.92:405.08:570.78:590.57:155:56Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:315.83:374.89:580.89:560.57:145:57Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:285.84:344.810:520.710:480.57:135:58Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:215.95:265.011:400.611:350.47:135:59Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:076.06:125.112:240.57:125:59Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:486.16:535.312:190.31:040.47:116:00New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:266.17:335.41:010.11:420.37:106:01New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:036.18:105.51:400.12:180.27:096:02New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:386.08:475.62:180.02:510.17:086:03New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:115.99:235.62:560.03:250.17:086:04Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:455.710:005.63:330.13:590.17:076:05Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:205.510:415.64:110.34:340.27:066:06Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:005.311:275.74:530.55:140.37:056:07Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:475.15:410.76:000.37:046:07First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:195.712:435.06:390.86:560.47:036:08First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:175.81:444.97:450.97:590.37:026:09First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:206.02:505.08:540.89:060.17:016:10First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:276.23:595.210:010.510:11-0.27:006:11Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:346.65:045.611:030.111:12-0.66:596:12Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:367.06:036.111:59-0.36:586:13Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:317.36:576.512:11-1.112:52-0.76:576:13Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:237.57:486.81:06-1.41:43-1.06:556:14Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:127.58:397.02:00-1.52:31-1.26:546:15Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:007.39:307.02:51-1.53:16-1.26:536:16Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:486.910:216.93:41-1.24:00-1.06:526:17Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:376.411:146.64:30-0.84:45-0.66:516:17Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:285.95:21-0.25:31-0.16:506:18Waning Gibbous29Sun
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 11:01 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Fripps Inlet, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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