Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fripps Inlet, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fripps Inlet, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 32m at 7:08 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:10 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8668498
Common Questions About Tides

Fripps Inlet, SC Tides - Feb 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:366.312:505.66:470.16:58-0.17:155:55Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:366.31:495.37:550.48:010.07:145:56Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:386.22:505.19:050.59:070.17:145:56Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:446.23:545.110:100.410:100.07:135:57Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:486.34:575.211:090.311:09-0.17:125:58Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:456.45:525.412:010.17:115:59Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:346.56:415.612:03-0.212:48-0.17:106:00New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:176.57:255.812:52-0.31:32-0.27:106:01New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:576.48:065.91:37-0.32:12-0.27:096:02New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:346.38:455.92:18-0.32:48-0.27:086:03New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:106.19:235.82:57-0.13:22-0.17:076:04Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:455.810:015.73:330.13:540.17:066:05Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:215.510:405.64:090.44:270.27:056:06Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:595.211:225.54:460.65:010.47:046:06Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:414.95:270.95:400.67:036:07First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:075.512:284.76:151.26:270.87:026:08First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:575.41:204.67:131.37:230.97:016:09First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:515.42:184.58:171.38:260.87:006:10First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:505.63:204.79:211.29:290.66:596:11Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:535.84:235.010:210.810:300.26:586:12Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:546.15:215.411:160.411:26-0.26:576:12Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:486.56:135.912:070.06:566:13Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:376.97:026.312:20-0.712:56-0.46:556:14Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:247.17:496.71:12-1.01:42-0.86:546:15Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:107.28:376.92:03-1.22:28-1.06:536:16Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:577.09:277.02:53-1.33:13-1.16:526:16Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:466.710:207.03:43-1.13:58-1.06:516:17Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:386.311:166.84:34-0.84:45-0.76:496:18Waning Gibbous28Sun
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 10:09 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 36% 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 First Quarter (36% 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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