Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:11 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 06m at 1:56 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Feb 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:455.93:035.09:190.69:190.17:165:54Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:536.24:115.310:230.310:24-0.37:155:55Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:586.65:155.611:22-0.111:25-0.77:145:56Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:587.06:136.112:18-0.57:135:57Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:517.37:066.512:23-1.11:10-0.97:135:58New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:427.57:586.71:19-1.42:00-1.27:125:59New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:327.48:506.92:12-1.52:48-1.37:116:00New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:217.29:426.93:04-1.43:34-1.37:106:01Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:106.810:356.73:54-1.14:19-1.17:096:02Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:016.311:286.54:44-0.65:05-0.77:096:03Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:535.85:37-0.15:54-0.37:086:04First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:236.212:465.36:350.56:470.17:076:04First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:176.01:405.07:400.97:460.57:066:05First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:125.72:364.78:471.18:470.77:056:06First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:095.63:354.79:511.19:460.77:046:07Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:085.54:334.710:451.010:400.67:036:08Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:035.65:264.911:320.911:290.47:026:09Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:505.86:115.212:140.77:016:10Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:326.06:525.412:130.312:510.57:006:10Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:096.17:305.612:550.11:260.46:596:11Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:456.18:065.71:350.02:000.26:586:12Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:206.18:415.82:14-0.12:330.16:576:13Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:536.09:165.92:52-0.13:060.06:566:14Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:275.89:515.93:310.03:400.06:556:15Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:045.610:315.94:100.24:150.16:546:15Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:465.311:185.94:530.44:550.26:526:16Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:365.15:430.65:430.36:516:17Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:145.812:355.06:410.86:410.46:506:18Third Quarter28Sat
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 5:03 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 55% 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 (55% 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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