Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : 10:28 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 3:59 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Sep 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:257.05:54-0.16:350.46:567:47Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:406.41:257.06:460.17:370.76:577:45First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:386.12:267.07:440.48:440.96:587:44First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:385.93:276.98:480.59:521.06:587:43First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:395.84:317.09:540.510:560.96:597:41Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:425.95:337.010:580.411:540.76:597:40Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:446.06:307.111:570.37:007:39Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:406.37:197.212:460.512:520.27:017:38Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:296.58:037.21:340.41:410.27:017:36Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:156.78:447.12:180.32:280.27:027:35Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:576.79:226.92:590.23:120.37:037:34Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:386.710:006.63:370.33:520.57:037:32Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:176.610:386.34:120.44:310.87:047:31Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:576.511:176.04:460.65:081.17:047:30Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:396.311:585.65:210.95:471.47:057:28Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:236.25:571.16:291.77:067:27Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:445.41:106.16:381.37:181.97:067:26Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:345.22:016.07:271.58:162.07:077:24Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:265.22:546.18:241.59:172.07:087:23Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:215.23:506.29:251.410:171.87:087:22Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:195.44:486.510:261.211:131.47:097:20Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:175.75:446.811:230.87:097:19Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:126.26:357.112:041.012:170.57:107:18Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:026.67:227.412:520.61:090.17:117:16New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:497.18:087.61:390.22:01-0.27:117:15New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:367.48:547.62:25-0.12:52-0.47:127:14New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:247.69:417.43:11-0.33:42-0.47:137:12New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:147.710:317.13:57-0.44:33-0.37:137:11Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:077.711:256.74:44-0.35:250.07:147:10Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:067.55:32-0.16:200.47:157:08Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 7:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Fripps Inlet, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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