Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 01m at 3:22 pm (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:41 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:355.51:515.27:560.78:060.37:155:55Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:345.82:525.39:010.59:090.07:155:56Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:376.13:565.510:030.210:11-0.37:145:57Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:406.54:585.911:02-0.211:10-0.77:135:58Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:396.95:566.311:57-0.77:125:59Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:337.36:506.712:07-1.112:51-1.17:125:59New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:247.57:427.01:02-1.41:42-1.47:116:00New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:157.68:347.11:56-1.62:32-1.57:106:01New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:067.59:277.12:49-1.63:21-1.67:096:02Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:587.110:217.03:40-1.44:09-1.47:086:03Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:516.711:176.74:31-1.14:58-1.17:076:04Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:466.35:25-0.65:49-0.77:066:05First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:146.512:425.96:240.06:45-0.37:056:06First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:116.21:385.57:280.47:450.17:056:07First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:076.02:345.38:350.68:470.27:046:07First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:045.93:325.29:380.79:450.37:036:08Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:025.84:295.210:340.610:390.27:026:09Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:565.95:215.311:230.511:270.17:016:10Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:436.06:065.512:060.47:006:11Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:256.16:485.712:110.012:450.36:586:12Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:046.27:275.812:53-0.11:220.26:576:13Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:416.28:045.91:33-0.21:560.16:566:13Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:176.28:405.92:11-0.22:300.06:556:14Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:526.19:155.92:49-0.23:040.06:546:15Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:265.99:505.83:26-0.13:380.06:536:16Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:035.710:285.84:050.14:140.16:526:17Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:435.611:115.74:460.34:530.26:516:17Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:315.45:320.55:380.36:506:18Third Quarter28Fri
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 6:31 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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