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 : 7:54 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 42m at 1:39 pm (6.4 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 - Nov 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:477.19:016.02:280.43:160.66:385:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:317.09:485.83:110.54:010.76:395:31Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:226.810:425.73:560.54:490.96:405:30Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:206.711:435.74:460.75:421.06:415:29Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:236.65:430.86:421.06:425:28First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:475.81:246.66:480.97:440.96:435:27First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:486.02:236.77:570.88:450.66:445:27First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:496.43:216.79:050.69:410.36:445:26Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:506.84:196.710:090.410:34-0.16:455:25Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:487.35:146.811:080.211:25-0.36:465:24Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:427.66:056.812:030.06:475:24Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:327.96:536.712:13-0.512:55-0.16:485:23Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:197.97:406.51:01-0.51:450.06:495:23Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:057.88:266.31:48-0.42:330.16:505:22Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:527.59:146.02:34-0.23:190.46:515:21Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:387.110:035.73:190.14:030.76:515:21Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:266.710:545.54:030.54:461.06:525:20Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:156.311:475.34:470.95:311.36:535:20Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:066.05:351.26:191.56:545:19Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:415.212:555.86:281.57:121.66:555:19Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:325.21:445.77:271.68:041.66:565:19Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:235.42:325.68:271.68:531.46:575:18Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:135.63:225.69:241.59:391.26:585:18Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:045.94:125.610:171.310:230.96:595:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:536.25:015.711:061.011:070.76:595:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:396.55:485.811:540.811:510.47:005:17Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:226.86:325.912:410.57:015:17New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:047.07:165.912:360.21:270.37:025:17New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:477.18:005.91:220.12:130.27:035:16New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:317.28:465.92:08-0.13:000.17:045:16Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 4:46 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 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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