Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 7:14 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:155.85:58-0.16:19-0.47:165:54First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:486.41:125.47:030.37:18-0.27:155:55First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:476.32:115.18:120.68:210.17:145:56First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:476.13:125.09:220.79:240.17:145:57Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:506.04:145.010:250.610:240.17:135:58Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:506.05:135.111:200.511:180.07:125:59Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:436.16:045.312:080.47:116:00Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:286.26:485.512:07-0.112:510.37:116:01Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:086.27:285.612:52-0.11:300.27:106:02Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:456.28:065.71:34-0.22:050.17:096:02Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:206.18:435.72:13-0.22:380.17:086:03Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:556.09:195.72:50-0.13:090.17:076:04Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:285.89:545.63:270.13:390.27:066:05Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:035.510:315.64:030.34:110.37:056:06Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:405.311:105.54:410.54:450.47:046:07Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:225.011:565.55:240.85:240.57:036:08Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:104.96:131.06:120.67:026:09Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:495.51:064.87:121.17:100.77:016:09Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:475.52:064.88:171.18:170.67:006:10Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:505.73:105.09:230.89:240.36:596:11Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:576.04:165.310:240.510:28-0.16:586:12Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:006.45:175.811:200.011:27-0.56:576:13Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:566.86:126.312:13-0.56:566:14Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:477.17:046.812:23-0.91:03-0.96:556:14New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:357.37:547.11:18-1.21:51-1.26:546:15New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:247.38:447.32:10-1.42:38-1.46:536:16New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:127.09:357.33:02-1.33:24-1.46:526:17Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:036.610:297.13:52-1.14:10-1.16:506:18Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 10:26 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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