Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 34m at 11:35 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Jan 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:186.58:425.52:06-0.12:420.37:235:27Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:006.39:185.42:420.03:180.47:235:28Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:366.110:005.33:240.23:540.57:235:29Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:125.810:425.24:000.44:240.67:235:30Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:545.611:305.14:420.65:000.67:235:30Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:365.45:240.85:420.77:245:31Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:125.212:185.26:121.16:240.77:245:32Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:005.31:125.07:061.27:180.77:245:33Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:545.42:005.08:121.18:120.67:245:34Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:485.63:005.09:121.09:120.47:245:34Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:485.94:005.110:120.710:120.17:245:35Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:486.35:005.411:060.311:06-0.37:235:36Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:426.75:545.712:00-0.17:235:37Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:367.06:486.012:00-0.612:54-0.57:235:38New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:247.37:366.312:54-1.01:42-0.87:235:39New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:127.48:306.51:48-1.22:36-1.07:235:40New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:007.39:246.62:42-1.33:24-1.17:235:41Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:547.110:186.63:30-1.24:06-1.17:225:42Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:486.711:126.54:24-0.94:54-0.97:225:43Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:426.35:18-0.55:48-0.77:225:43First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:126.512:365.96:180.06:42-0.47:215:44First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:126.31:305.57:240.47:42-0.17:215:45First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:066.22:305.28:360.68:420.07:205:46First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:066.13:305.09:420.79:420.17:205:47Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:066.14:305.010:420.610:360.17:205:48Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:066.15:245.111:360.511:300.07:195:49Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:546.26:125.312:180.47:195:50Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:366.27:005.412:18-0.11:000.37:185:51Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:186.37:365.51:00-0.11:420.27:175:52Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:546.28:185.61:42-0.22:180.27:175:53Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:306.18:545.62:24-0.12:480.27:165:54Full Moon31Sat
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 2:40 am — 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 18% 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 (18% 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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