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 5m 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 - Sep 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:575.76:246.912:010.56:577:46Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:496.17:127.212:430.812:540.16:577:45New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:376.67:587.51:310.41:45-0.26:587:43New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:246.98:437.52:170.02:36-0.46:597:42New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:117.29:297.43:02-0.33:26-0.46:597:41New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:007.410:167.23:47-0.44:17-0.47:007:40Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:517.411:076.84:32-0.45:07-0.17:007:38Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:477.35:18-0.36:010.27:017:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:036.412:487.26:080.07:000.77:027:36First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:026.11:507.17:040.48:051.07:027:34First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:035.92:526.98:080.69:151.17:037:33First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:055.83:566.89:170.810:211.17:047:32First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:075.84:596.810:240.711:211.07:047:30Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:095.95:576.911:260.67:057:29Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:076.26:476.912:130.812:210.57:057:28Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:576.47:306.912:590.61:100.57:067:26Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:416.68:096.91:420.51:550.57:077:25Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:226.88:456.82:210.42:370.57:077:24Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:006.89:206.52:570.43:170.77:087:22Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:376.89:566.33:320.53:540.87:097:21Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:146.710:326.04:050.64:311.17:097:20Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:516.511:095.74:380.85:071.37:107:18Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:316.411:515.45:131.05:451.67:107:17Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:156.25:511.26:281.87:117:16Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:385.31:066.16:351.47:202.07:127:14Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:325.22:016.17:281.58:192.07:127:13Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:295.22:586.28:301.59:231.97:137:12Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:275.43:566.49:351.310:231.67:147:10Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:275.74:546.710:371.011:181.17:147:09Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:266.15:507.011:350.67:157:08Waning Crescent30Thu
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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