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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC.
Next low tide : 5:45 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 11:15 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8661609
Common Questions About Tides

Murrells Inlet, Oaks Creek, SC Tides - May 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:024.09:124.83:370.23:320.16:277:59New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:393.99:494.94:170.24:110.16:267:59New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:183.810:294.84:570.24:510.16:258:00Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:023.711:154.75:390.35:340.26:248:01Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:553.66:250.46:210.36:238:02Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:104.712:553.67:160.57:140.46:228:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:114.61:583.78:120.58:150.46:218:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:134.62:593.99:150.59:230.46:208:04First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:144.64:004.210:210.310:350.36:198:05First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:154.64:594.511:220.111:430.16:198:06Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:154.65:564.912:15-0.26:188:06Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:134.66:515.212:43-0.21:05-0.46:178:07Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:084.67:425.51:39-0.41:53-0.56:168:08Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:004.58:315.62:33-0.52:40-0.66:158:09Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:494.49:185.63:24-0.53:27-0.56:158:09Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:374.310:055.44:13-0.54:14-0.36:148:10Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:244.010:525.15:00-0.34:59-0.16:138:11Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:153.811:434.85:470.05:460.26:138:11Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:103.66:330.26:330.56:128:12Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:384.41:083.57:200.57:230.86:128:13Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:344.22:033.58:090.78:161.06:118:14Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:264.02:553.59:010.89:161.16:108:14Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:163.93:443.69:550.810:211.26:108:15Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:053.84:323.710:460.811:221.16:098:16Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:533.85:184.011:330.66:098:16Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:403.76:034.212:130.912:150.56:088:17Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:253.76:454.41:000.712:560.36:088:18Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:093.87:264.71:440.51:360.16:088:18Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:523.88:064.92:280.42:180.06:078:19New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:333.88:465.03:120.23:010.06:078:19New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:153.99:285.13:560.13:45-0.16:078:20New Moon31Thu
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 2:30 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 (14% 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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