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 4h 55m 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:025.95:145.311:180.411:180.07:155:55Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:516.26:035.612:060.17:155:56Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:376.66:505.912:07-0.312:53-0.27:145:57New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:216.87:356.112:56-0.61:39-0.57:135:58New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:056.98:206.31:44-0.82:24-0.87:125:58New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:506.99:076.42:32-1.03:09-0.97:125:59Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:376.89:576.43:20-1.03:53-0.97:116:00Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:276.610:506.44:09-0.84:39-0.87:106:01Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:206.311:486.45:00-0.65:29-0.67:096:02Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:176.05:57-0.26:23-0.47:086:03First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:476.31:155.77:010.17:23-0.37:076:04First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:476.32:155.58:090.38:27-0.27:076:05First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:496.33:185.59:180.39:30-0.37:066:06Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:526.44:215.510:220.210:31-0.47:056:06Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:546.55:205.711:200.011:27-0.67:046:07Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:496.76:135.912:11-0.27:036:08Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:386.87:006.112:19-0.712:59-0.37:026:09Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:216.87:446.21:07-0.71:42-0.47:016:10Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:026.78:266.11:53-0.72:23-0.37:006:11Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:416.59:066.12:35-0.62:59-0.26:596:12Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:206.29:465.93:15-0.33:34-0.16:586:12Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:585.910:265.73:53-0.14:070.16:566:13Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:385.611:085.64:310.24:410.46:556:14Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:205.311:535.45:110.65:180.66:546:15Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:055.15:560.96:000.86:536:16Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:405.312:544.96:491.16:500.96:526:16Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:315.31:474.97:471.27:480.96:516:17Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:255.42:434.98:481.18:500.86:506:18Third Quarter28Sat
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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