Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 30m at 3:04 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:25 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Dec 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:397.98:046.61:24-0.92:06-0.57:055:16Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:307.98:576.52:15-0.92:58-0.67:065:16Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:247.89:546.33:06-0.93:49-0.57:065:16Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:217.610:546.23:58-0.74:42-0.37:075:16Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:217.211:576.14:52-0.45:370.07:085:16Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:216.95:51-0.16:370.27:095:16Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:586.11:196.76:560.27:400.37:105:16Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:586.12:156.48:030.48:400.37:105:16Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:576.23:106.29:090.49:360.27:115:16Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:546.44:046.010:090.410:260.17:125:17Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:496.54:565.911:020.311:120.17:125:17Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:376.75:435.911:510.311:550.07:135:17Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:216.86:265.812:370.27:145:17New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:016.87:065.812:350.01:190.27:155:18New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:396.77:465.71:150.12:000.27:155:18New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:166.68:255.61:530.22:380.37:165:18New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:546.59:045.42:300.23:150.47:165:19Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:316.29:445.33:070.43:510.57:175:19Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:106.010:265.23:440.54:280.77:185:19Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:515.811:125.14:240.65:070.87:185:20Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:365.75:060.85:510.87:195:20First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:025.212:245.65:560.96:400.87:195:21First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:545.31:155.66:541.07:340.67:205:21First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:475.62:085.67:571.08:300.47:205:22First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:435.93:055.69:010.89:260.17:205:22Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:416.34:055.710:040.410:21-0.37:215:23Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:406.75:055.911:030.111:16-0.77:215:24Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:367.26:016.112:00-0.37:225:24Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:307.56:546.312:10-1.012:55-0.67:225:25Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:227.87:476.41:04-1.21:49-0.87:225:26Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:157.88:436.41:57-1.42:41-0.97:225:26Full Moon31Fri
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 6:14 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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