Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : 5:56 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 11:59 am (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Sep 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:455.95:346.811:040.511:530.76:577:46Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:426.06:256.911:570.56:577:45Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:336.17:116.912:410.612:460.56:587:44Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:196.37:516.91:260.61:300.56:587:42Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:016.48:296.92:060.52:120.56:597:41Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:406.49:066.82:440.52:520.57:007:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:186.49:426.63:200.53:300.67:007:38Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:566.410:176.43:550.64:070.87:017:37Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:346.310:546.14:280.64:440.97:027:36Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:126.311:325.95:030.85:221.17:027:34Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:556.25:400.96:041.37:037:33Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:155.712:426.26:211.06:511.57:037:32Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:045.61:336.27:091.17:471.67:047:30Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:585.52:286.38:051.18:501.67:057:29Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:555.63:266.59:071.09:531.47:057:28Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:555.84:266.810:090.710:541.07:067:26Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:586.15:277.211:100.411:510.67:077:25Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:586.56:247.512:08-0.17:077:24Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:537.07:177.912:440.11:04-0.47:087:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:467.58:088.01:36-0.31:58-0.77:087:21New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:377.88:588.02:26-0.62:52-0.97:097:20New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:297.99:497.83:16-0.83:45-0.97:107:18Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:227.910:417.54:05-0.84:37-0.77:107:17Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:187.811:367.14:53-0.65:30-0.37:117:16Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:167.65:43-0.36:250.27:127:14Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:336.71:167.36:350.27:250.67:127:13First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:316.42:157.07:340.68:300.97:137:12First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:296.13:126.88:370.99:351.17:147:10First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:266.04:106.79:421.010:341.17:147:09First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:236.05:056.610:431.111:271.07:157:08Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 2:57 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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