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 3h 39m 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 - Apr 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:504.04:243.811:010.611:030.56:036:36Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:444.05:144.011:450.511:510.46:026:37Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:314.06:004.212:230.46:006:38Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:144.06:414.412:350.212:590.35:596:38Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:534.17:184.51:160.11:330.25:586:39Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:294.17:534.61:560.12:070.15:566:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:034.08:264.72:350.02:410.15:556:40Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:363.99:004.63:120.13:150.25:546:41Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:083.89:354.53:500.23:500.35:536:42Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:443.610:134.44:280.34:260.45:516:43Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:243.510:594.35:080.55:040.55:506:43Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:133.511:524.25:510.65:480.65:496:44Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:113.56:390.76:390.75:476:45Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:494.21:113.67:330.77:390.75:466:46Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:474.32:113.88:350.68:500.65:456:46Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:464.43:124.19:390.310:030.45:446:47Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:464.54:124.510:380.011:090.05:436:48Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:454.65:104.911:31-0.35:416:49Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:424.76:065.312:08-0.312:22-0.65:406:49Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:364.86:595.71:04-0.61:12-0.85:396:50New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:294.87:505.81:59-0.82:03-0.95:386:51New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:204.78:405.82:53-0.82:53-0.95:376:52New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:114.69:315.53:45-0.73:43-0.75:366:52Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:064.310:255.24:37-0.54:34-0.55:346:53Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:054.111:254.85:29-0.15:27-0.15:336:54Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:074.07:230.27:220.26:327:55First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:254.52:083.98:200.58:200.66:317:55First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:244.23:053.99:210.79:240.86:307:56First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:184.03:593.910:220.710:300.96:297:57First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:113.94:514.011:160.711:300.86:287:58Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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