Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : in 57m at 3:46 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:01 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Apr 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:106.18:346.42:120.02:180.16:096:41Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:456.09:086.32:490.02:530.16:086:42Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:205.89:426.33:270.13:270.26:066:43Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:585.610:206.14:050.34:040.36:056:43Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:405.411:046.14:460.54:450.56:046:44Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:315.311:586.05:330.65:330.66:036:45Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:295.36:270.86:300.76:016:45Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:596.01:295.47:290.77:360.76:006:46Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:026.12:325.78:330.68:450.55:596:47Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:076.33:366.09:350.29:510.15:586:48Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:116.64:386.510:33-0.210:53-0.35:566:48Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:116.95:367.111:27-0.711:51-0.75:556:49Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:067.16:297.612:19-1.15:546:50New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:577.37:207.912:47-1.11:09-1.35:536:50New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:477.38:108.01:41-1.21:59-1.45:526:51New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:377.19:007.92:33-1.22:47-1.35:506:52New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:296.79:527.63:23-1.03:35-1.05:496:52Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:226.410:457.24:13-0.64:23-0.65:486:53Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:186.011:406.85:04-0.25:13-0.15:476:54Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:165.75:580.36:070.45:466:55First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:366.41:135.56:580.77:080.85:456:55First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:316.12:095.48:010.98:131.05:446:56First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:255.83:045.49:011.09:151.15:426:57First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:185.73:595.59:530.910:101.05:416:57Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:115.74:505.810:380.810:590.85:406:58Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:595.85:356.111:180.611:430.65:396:59Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:445.97:166.312:560.46:388:00Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:256.07:546.61:250.41:320.36:378:00Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:036.08:316.72:060.22:090.26:368:01Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:416.09:076.72:470.12:460.16:358:02Full Moon30Wed
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 6:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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