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 2h 45m at 7:11 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 1:21 pm (4.6 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 - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:144.22:483.59:260.59:190.26:446:12First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:174.13:503.510:360.510:280.26:436:13Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:194.14:493.611:320.411:260.16:416:14Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:154.15:423.812:190.26:406:15Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:044.16:294.012:150.01:000.16:396:16Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:474.27:104.11:00-0.11:370.06:386:16Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:254.27:474.31:41-0.22:11-0.16:366:17Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:594.28:224.32:20-0.32:44-0.16:356:18Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:324.18:564.32:58-0.23:16-0.16:346:19Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:044.09:304.33:35-0.13:480.06:326:20Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:373.810:054.24:120.04:200.16:316:20Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:123.610:454.04:500.24:540.36:306:21Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:523.411:313.95:300.45:310.46:296:22Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:393.36:130.66:130.56:276:23Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:233.912:343.27:020.77:020.66:266:23Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:183.91:323.38:000.88:030.66:256:24Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:164.02:333.49:070.79:160.56:236:25Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:174.23:363.710:140.510:270.26:226:26Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:174.44:374.011:110.111:29-0.16:216:26Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:144.75:344.512:03-0.36:196:27Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:084.96:284.912:26-0.512:53-0.76:186:28New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:005.07:205.31:21-0.81:41-1.06:166:29New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:505.18:095.52:15-1.02:29-1.16:156:29New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:394.98:595.63:07-1.03:17-1.16:146:30New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:304.79:505.43:59-0.94:05-1.06:126:31Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:244.410:465.14:52-0.64:55-0.76:116:32Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:234.111:474.85:46-0.35:47-0.36:106:32Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:263.96:440.16:430.06:086:33First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:504.51:293.77:470.47:460.36:076:34First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:524.32:293.78:580.68:560.56:066:35First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:524.13:283.710:060.710:050.66:046:35First Quarter31Tue
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 10:16 am — 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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