Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 23m at 9:37 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:216.04:285.010:440.510:440.27:155:55Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:196.15:235.111:360.411:350.17:145:56Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:076.16:125.312:220.37:145:57Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:496.26:545.512:220.01:040.27:135:58New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:276.27:345.61:050.01:420.17:125:59New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:036.28:125.71:450.02:170.07:115:59New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:376.08:485.72:220.02:500.07:116:00New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:115.89:245.72:580.13:220.17:106:01Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:455.610:015.73:340.23:540.17:096:02Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:195.410:395.64:100.44:280.27:086:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:565.111:225.64:490.65:050.37:076:04Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:404.95:330.85:480.57:066:05First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:105.612:324.86:261.06:400.57:056:06First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:055.61:304.77:281.17:420.57:046:07First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:055.72:334.88:351.08:480.47:036:07First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:095.93:405.09:410.79:530.07:026:08Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:156.34:455.410:420.310:54-0.47:016:09Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:166.75:445.911:38-0.111:52-0.97:006:10Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:117.16:376.412:31-0.66:596:11Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:027.37:286.912:47-1.21:21-1.06:586:12Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:517.48:187.11:41-1.52:09-1.26:576:13Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:397.39:097.22:33-1.52:56-1.36:566:13Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:287.010:027.23:24-1.43:42-1.26:556:14Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:196.510:576.94:15-1.04:28-0.96:546:15Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:136.011:546.65:07-0.55:16-0.56:536:16Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:095.66:040.06:100.06:526:17Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:536.31:065.27:080.57:110.46:516:17Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:526.02:055.08:160.88:180.76:496:18Third Quarter28Wed
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 12:48 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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