Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : 7:08 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 42m at 1:06 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Sep 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:496.25:290.75:541.36:567:47Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:065.612:336.16:061.06:381.66:577:45Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:525.31:216.06:461.27:271.96:577:44Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:415.12:105.97:341.48:252.06:587:43Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:325.13:036.08:301.59:272.06:597:42Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:265.13:586.19:301.410:261.86:597:40Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:245.24:556.310:301.211:211.67:007:39Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:225.55:506.611:260.97:007:38Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:165.86:406.912:101.212:190.67:017:36Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:046.37:257.212:570.81:090.27:027:35New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:506.78:097.41:420.41:590.07:027:34New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:357.08:537.42:270.12:48-0.27:037:32New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:207.39:377.33:11-0.23:38-0.37:047:31New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:087.410:257.03:55-0.34:27-0.17:047:30Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:007.411:166.64:39-0.25:180.17:057:28Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:567.35:26-0.16:120.47:057:27Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:126.312:577.26:160.27:120.87:067:26First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:136.02:017.07:140.58:191.17:077:24First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:155.83:046.98:200.79:281.27:077:23First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:185.84:086.99:300.810:341.17:087:22Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:215.95:116.910:380.711:310.97:097:20Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:246.16:087.011:390.67:097:19Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:206.46:577.012:230.712:330.47:107:18Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:096.76:407.01:090.512:220.46:116:16Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:536.97:196.912:510.41:080.46:116:15Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:347.07:566.81:300.31:510.56:126:14Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:127.08:326.52:080.42:310.76:126:12Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:506.99:096.22:430.53:090.96:136:11Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:276.79:465.93:160.73:451.16:146:10Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:066.510:265.63:500.94:221.46:146:08Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 4:07 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 36% 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 (36% 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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