Tides Today & Tomorrow in Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 58m at 7:47 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:29 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8661609
Common Questions About Tides

Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC Tides - May 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:234.67:465.51:55-0.41:56-0.66:287:58New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:144.58:355.52:48-0.42:44-0.66:277:59New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:034.49:215.53:38-0.43:31-0.56:267:59New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:504.310:065.24:26-0.34:18-0.36:258:00Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:384.110:534.95:12-0.15:03-0.16:248:01Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:293.911:424.65:580.25:490.26:238:02Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:253.76:430.46:360.56:228:02Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:364.31:223.67:310.77:250.76:218:03First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:314.12:163.68:200.98:180.96:208:04First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:223.93:073.69:121.09:171.16:198:05First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:123.83:563.710:071.010:201.16:198:05First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:003.74:443.910:570.911:201.06:188:06Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:483.65:314.111:420.76:178:07Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:353.66:154.312:120.812:230.66:168:08Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:213.76:574.612:590.61:030.46:158:08Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:063.77:394.81:440.41:440.26:158:09Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:493.88:195.02:290.22:250.16:148:10Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:313.99:005.13:140.13:090.16:138:11Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:133.99:425.13:590.03:530.06:138:11Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:583.910:285.14:440.04:390.06:128:12Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:473.911:195.05:30-0.15:280.16:128:13Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:433.96:190.06:200.16:118:13Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:174.812:463.97:100.07:170.36:108:14Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:174.71:484.18:030.08:190.46:108:15Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:164.62:484.38:590.09:290.46:098:15Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:144.53:474.69:58-0.110:420.46:098:16Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:124.34:454.810:56-0.211:490.26:088:17Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:104.25:415.011:51-0.36:088:17Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:074.16:355.212:480.112:42-0.46:088:18Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:024.17:275.31:420.01:31-0.46:078:19New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:544.18:155.32:34-0.12:20-0.46:078:19New Moon31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8661609)

Common Questions About Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC today?

Slack tide in Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC is approximately 10:38 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 Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC?

Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, 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 Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, 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 Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC?

Tide predictions for Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, 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 Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC?

Tide data for Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8661609. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8661609.

What is the moon phase in Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, 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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