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 4h 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 - May 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:023.85:394.212:000.66:277:58Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:493.86:244.312:200.712:390.56:267:59Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:343.87:064.51:050.61:160.46:258:00Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:173.87:464.71:480.41:530.36:248:01Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:563.88:234.82:290.32:300.36:238:01Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:333.88:594.83:100.23:080.36:228:02Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:093.89:344.83:500.23:460.36:218:03Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:443.710:104.74:290.24:240.36:208:04Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:223.710:504.65:090.35:030.46:208:04Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:053.611:364.55:500.35:450.56:198:05Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:563.66:340.46:310.56:188:06Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:294.412:553.77:210.47:230.66:178:07Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:264.41:543.98:120.38:230.66:168:07Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:234.42:534.19:070.29:310.66:168:08Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:204.43:524.410:060.110:440.46:158:09Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:194.44:504.811:05-0.111:510.26:148:10Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:194.45:485.212:01-0.46:148:10Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:174.46:455.512:52-0.112:54-0.66:138:11Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:144.57:395.71:49-0.41:47-0.76:128:12New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:094.58:315.72:45-0.52:39-0.86:128:13New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:024.59:225.63:38-0.53:32-0.76:118:13New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:544.410:125.44:30-0.54:23-0.66:118:14Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:474.211:045.15:20-0.35:14-0.36:108:15Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:434.111:584.76:09-0.16:050.06:098:15Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:424.06:580.16:560.36:098:16Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:544.41:403.97:470.47:490.66:098:17First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:484.12:333.98:360.58:450.86:088:17First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:383.93:234.09:270.69:451.06:088:18First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:273.74:124.010:180.710:471.06:078:19First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:153.64:594.211:060.611:420.96:078:19Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:033.55:444.311:500.66:078:20Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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