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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:30 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 06m at 11:46 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8661609
Common Questions About Tides

Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC Tides - Aug 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:344.51:194.87:17-0.17:460.46:288:16First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:294.22:144.78:060.28:430.76:288:15First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:233.93:074.68:580.49:451.06:298:15First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:153.73:584.59:540.610:481.06:308:14First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:073.64:504.510:520.711:441.06:308:13Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:003.65:404.511:450.76:318:12Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:513.66:284.612:330.912:320.66:328:11Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:393.77:134.61:160.81:170.56:338:10Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:243.97:544.71:570.62:000.56:338:09Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:054.08:324.82:370.52:420.46:348:08Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:434.19:084.83:160.43:230.46:358:07Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:194.39:424.73:540.34:030.46:358:06Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:564.310:174.64:300.24:430.56:368:05Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:344.410:554.45:070.25:240.66:378:04Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:174.511:394.35:440.26:060.76:388:03Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:064.56:250.26:530.86:388:02Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:314.11:014.67:090.37:460.96:398:01Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:284.01:594.77:580.38:471.06:407:59Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:274.02:584.98:560.39:580.96:407:58Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:284.13:595.110:010.211:090.76:417:57Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:314.25:015.211:090.16:427:56Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:344.46:025.412:130.412:12-0.26:427:55Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:344.77:005.61:090.11:11-0.46:437:54Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:315.07:545.72:02-0.22:08-0.56:447:52New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:255.38:455.62:52-0.43:03-0.66:447:51New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:165.49:335.53:41-0.53:56-0.56:457:50New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:055.410:205.24:27-0.44:46-0.36:467:49Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:555.311:094.85:12-0.35:350.06:477:47Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:485.15:560.06:240.46:477:46Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:004.512:434.96:410.37:140.76:487:45Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:554.21:384.77:270.68:061.06:497:43First Quarter31Wed
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 3:08 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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