Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : 8:04 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m at 1:56 pm (6.1 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 - Jan 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:046.49:135.42:390.03:230.27:235:27Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:456.29:565.33:190.24:010.47:235:28Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:265.910:415.13:580.44:370.67:235:29Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:085.611:285.14:370.75:150.77:235:30Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:515.35:190.95:550.87:235:30First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:165.112:365.16:071.26:400.97:245:31First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:045.21:225.07:031.37:300.87:245:32First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:535.32:114.98:041.38:220.77:245:33First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:445.53:054.89:051.29:160.57:245:34Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:395.84:034.910:051.010:100.37:245:34Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:356.15:005.111:000.611:030.07:245:35Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:296.55:535.311:530.311:56-0.47:235:36Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:206.86:435.612:44-0.17:235:37Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:097.17:315.812:48-0.71:34-0.47:235:38Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:577.38:216.01:39-1.02:22-0.67:235:39Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:467.39:126.12:30-1.13:10-0.77:235:40Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:367.210:056.23:21-1.13:56-0.77:235:41Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:286.911:026.24:11-1.04:43-0.77:225:42Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:226.55:05-0.65:33-0.57:225:43Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:006.212:176.16:03-0.36:26-0.37:225:43Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:596.21:125.87:070.17:24-0.17:215:44Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:586.22:095.48:150.38:250.07:215:45Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:586.23:075.29:220.49:250.07:215:46Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:006.24:085.110:240.410:240.07:205:47Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:006.35:065.111:200.311:180.07:205:48Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:546.45:595.312:110.27:195:49Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:416.46:455.412:09-0.112:580.17:195:50New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:236.47:285.512:55-0.11:400.17:185:51New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:026.38:085.51:39-0.12:200.17:175:52New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:396.28:485.52:19-0.12:550.17:175:53New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:156.09:265.52:560.03:290.27:165:54Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 5:00 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 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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