Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 30m at 5:30 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:35 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Apr 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:406.24:155.410:160.710:250.57:087:42First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:436.15:185.511:160.611:260.47:067:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:426.16:145.812:070.57:057:43Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:326.27:016.112:200.312:510.37:047:44Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:156.27:426.31:070.11:310.27:037:45Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:536.28:196.51:510.12:070.17:017:45Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:296.28:556.62:310.02:410.17:007:46Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:046.09:296.53:100.13:130.26:597:47Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:385.810:036.43:470.23:450.36:587:48Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:135.610:376.34:220.34:170.46:567:48Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:495.411:126.14:590.54:500.56:557:49Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:295.111:515.95:360.75:270.76:547:50Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:155.06:181.06:080.96:537:50Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:405.81:084.97:081.17:001.16:527:51Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:365.72:065.08:051.28:031.16:517:52Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:365.73:075.19:081.19:121.06:497:52Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:385.94:085.510:090.810:200.76:487:53Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:416.15:106.011:060.411:230.36:477:54Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:416.46:076.511:59-0.16:467:55Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:366.77:007.112:21-0.212:49-0.66:457:55Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:276.97:507.61:17-0.61:38-0.96:447:56New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:166.98:397.92:11-0.82:27-1.16:437:57New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:056.89:298.03:04-1.03:16-1.26:427:57New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:566.610:217.93:56-0.94:04-1.16:417:58Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:506.311:167.64:47-0.74:54-0.86:397:59Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:485.95:40-0.35:45-0.46:388:00Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:157.212:505.76:360.16:410.16:378:00First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:156.81:535.57:380.57:450.56:368:01First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:166.42:545.58:450.78:550.86:358:02First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:146.13:545.59:500.810:030.86:358:02First Quarter30Mon
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 8:32 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 18% 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 Waxing Crescent (18% 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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