Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : 3:46 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 9:38 am (5.8 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 - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:005.64:075.210:160.910:180.57:235:27Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:505.94:585.311:050.711:030.37:235:28Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:376.25:465.411:510.411:480.17:235:29Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:216.46:305.612:360.27:235:30New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:036.67:135.712:33-0.11:210.07:235:30New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:446.77:565.81:18-0.32:04-0.27:235:31New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:256.88:395.82:04-0.52:48-0.37:245:32New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:086.79:255.92:49-0.53:31-0.47:245:33Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:546.610:145.93:34-0.54:15-0.47:245:34Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:446.511:085.94:22-0.45:01-0.47:245:35Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:386.35:13-0.25:52-0.37:235:35First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:065.912:346.16:110.06:47-0.27:235:36First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:056.11:325.97:160.27:47-0.27:235:37First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:056.22:315.88:240.28:48-0.47:235:38First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:066.43:325.79:310.19:48-0.57:235:39Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:086.64:345.710:350.010:45-0.77:235:40Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:086.95:335.911:33-0.211:40-0.97:225:41Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:037.16:266.012:27-0.47:225:42Full Moon18Sun
19Mon6:547.27:166.112:33-1.01:18-0.57:225:43Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:417.18:036.11:23-1.02:05-0.67:215:44Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:267.08:506.02:11-0.92:49-0.57:215:44Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:096.79:355.92:57-0.73:30-0.37:215:45Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:526.410:215.73:39-0.44:08-0.17:205:46Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:356.011:075.54:21-0.14:460.27:205:47Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:185.711:545.35:030.35:240.47:195:48Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:045.45:480.76:060.67:195:49Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:425.212:505.16:391.06:520.87:185:50Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:305.21:385.07:351.17:430.87:185:51Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:205.32:294.98:341.18:380.87:175:52Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:135.43:234.99:321.09:330.67:175:53Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:085.64:205.010:270.710:260.37:165:54Waning Crescent31Sat
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 12:42 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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