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 2h 55m 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 - Jun 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:195.710:446.84:28-0.14:25-0.16:158:23Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:085.611:346.65:12-0.15:110.06:158:24Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:025.65:590.06:010.26:158:25Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:296.51:015.76:510.16:580.46:148:25Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:276.42:015.97:470.18:030.56:148:26Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:266.33:006.28:470.09:100.46:148:26Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:246.34:006.59:46-0.210:170.36:148:27Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:246.35:006.910:43-0.511:200.06:148:27Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:246.35:587.211:38-0.86:148:27Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:216.36:527.612:19-0.212:31-0.96:148:28Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:146.47:437.71:15-0.41:22-1.06:148:28New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:056.48:317.72:08-0.52:12-1.06:148:29New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:546.39:187.62:58-0.53:01-0.96:148:29New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:436.110:057.33:46-0.43:48-0.66:148:29Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:335.910:516.94:31-0.24:34-0.36:148:30Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:235.711:386.55:140.05:180.26:148:30Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:155.55:570.36:040.66:148:30Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:266.21:075.36:410.66:521.06:148:31First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:145.91:575.37:270.87:461.26:148:31First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:015.62:465.38:160.98:431.46:158:31First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:495.53:355.59:060.99:411.36:158:31First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:375.44:255.79:550.810:371.26:158:32Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:285.35:165.910:420.611:291.06:158:32Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:205.46:046.211:290.46:168:32Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:115.56:506.612:180.712:150.26:168:32Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:585.77:346.81:050.41:010.06:168:32Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:445.88:167.01:520.11:48-0.26:178:32Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:295.98:597.12:38-0.12:35-0.36:178:32Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:146.09:437.23:24-0.33:22-0.46:178:32Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:026.010:307.14:09-0.44:09-0.46:188:32Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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