Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : in 6h 13m at 8:11 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:38 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Sep 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:266.75:590.36:341.16:567:46Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:465.81:176.46:440.77:281.56:577:45Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:375.52:086.27:341.18:281.86:587:44Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:295.32:596.18:291.39:311.96:587:42Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:215.13:526.09:271.410:301.96:597:41Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:165.14:476.110:241.411:211.87:007:40Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:125.35:406.211:171.27:007:38Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:045.56:276.412:061.512:061.07:017:37Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:515.87:106.712:471.312:510.87:017:36Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:336.17:496.81:261.01:360.67:027:35New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:136.48:276.82:040.82:190.57:037:33New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:516.69:046.82:420.63:020.47:037:32New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:296.79:416.63:190.43:460.47:047:31New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:086.810:216.43:570.34:290.57:057:29Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:526.811:056.24:360.45:140.77:057:28Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:416.811:565.95:180.46:040.97:067:27Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:396.76:050.67:001.27:067:25First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:555.81:426.77:000.88:041.37:077:24First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:595.72:466.88:050.99:131.37:087:23First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:035.83:526.99:150.810:191.17:087:21First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:086.04:577.010:240.611:200.77:097:20Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:136.35:577.311:280.37:107:19Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:146.76:517.512:140.412:270.07:107:17Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:087.27:397.51:040.01:22-0.27:117:16Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:577.58:257.41:52-0.22:13-0.27:117:15Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:447.69:087.22:37-0.33:03-0.17:127:13Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:307.69:516.93:20-0.33:500.17:137:12Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:147.410:356.54:02-0.14:340.57:137:11Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:597.111:206.14:420.25:170.97:147:09Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:466.85:220.66:011.37:157:08Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 11:24 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 Third Quarter (44% 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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