Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : 6:17 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 44m at 12:16 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Aug 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:055.62:456.48:220.39:081.06:378:19Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:045.53:466.79:230.210:160.96:388:18Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:075.54:497.010:250.011:210.66:388:17Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:145.75:537.311:26-0.36:398:16Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:185.96:527.612:220.312:26-0.56:408:15Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:166.27:477.81:180.01:23-0.76:408:14New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:116.58:397.82:12-0.22:19-0.96:418:13New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:046.79:297.73:03-0.43:13-0.86:428:12New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:566.710:177.43:51-0.54:04-0.76:428:11Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:496.711:057.04:37-0.44:53-0.36:438:10Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:416.611:536.65:20-0.25:420.16:448:09Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:346.46:040.16:320.66:448:08Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:426.11:266.36:480.57:271.16:458:07First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:305.72:166.17:350.88:261.46:468:06First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:195.43:066.08:261.19:261.66:468:05First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:095.23:576.09:201.210:241.66:478:04First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:015.14:506.010:131.211:171.56:488:03Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:555.15:426.211:051.16:488:02Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:485.36:316.412:041.311:54 AM1.06:498:01Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:385.57:156.612:481.112:400.86:508:00Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:225.77:556.71:300.91:250.66:507:58Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:046.08:346.82:100.72:090.46:517:57Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:446.19:116.82:500.52:520.46:527:56Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:246.39:486.73:280.43:350.36:527:55Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:056.410:266.54:060.34:180.46:537:54Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:486.511:086.34:450.25:020.56:537:53Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:356.511:556.15:250.25:500.76:547:51Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:286.66:100.36:431.06:557:50Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:505.81:276.77:000.47:451.26:557:49Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:495.72:276.87:590.58:531.26:567:48Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:525.63:306.99:040.510:021.16:577:46Third Quarter31Sat
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 3:16 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 27% 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 (27% 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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