Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluff Point, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluff Point, SC.
Next low tide : 7:57 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 09m at 2:14 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8666699
Common Questions About Tides

Bluff Point, SC Tides - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:187.111:536.34:30-1.25:08-0.97:235:25Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:106.65:25-0.85:58-0.77:235:26Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:496.21:026.26:22-0.46:51-0.47:235:27Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:466.11:545.77:220.07:44-0.27:235:27Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:426.02:465.48:220.38:380.07:235:28Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:375.93:395.19:220.49:300.17:235:29Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:325.94:335.010:190.410:220.17:235:30Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:255.95:265.011:120.411:120.17:245:31Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:156.06:165.112:020.37:245:31Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:006.17:025.212:470.27:245:32Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:416.27:455.312:43-0.11:290.07:235:33New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:216.38:265.31:24-0.22:08-0.17:235:34New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:596.29:045.42:03-0.22:45-0.17:235:35New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:346.29:405.42:41-0.33:19-0.17:235:36New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:066.010:135.43:18-0.23:53-0.17:235:37Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:365.910:465.43:55-0.14:26-0.17:235:38Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:075.711:235.54:340.05:02-0.27:235:39Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:435.55:170.15:43-0.27:225:39Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:065.612:275.46:070.36:30-0.27:225:40First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:585.71:215.27:060.47:25-0.27:225:41First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:585.82:235.18:130.48:25-0.37:215:42First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:056.03:335.09:220.39:30-0.57:215:43First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:176.24:475.210:300.110:35-0.87:215:44Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:296.55:575.411:34-0.311:39-1.17:205:45Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:336.96:595.812:32-0.77:205:46Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:317.27:566.112:39-1.41:27-1.07:195:47Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:257.38:516.41:35-1.62:18-1.37:195:48Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:167.39:456.52:29-1.73:07-1.47:185:49Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:067.110:366.53:22-1.63:54-1.37:185:50Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:536.711:276.44:13-1.44:40-1.17:175:51Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:406.35:04-1.05:25-0.87:165:52Waning Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8666699)

Common Questions About Bluff Point, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bluff Point, SC today?

Slack tide in Bluff Point, SC is approximately 5:05 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 Bluff Point, SC?

Bluff Point, 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 Bluff Point, 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 Bluff Point, SC?

Tide predictions for Bluff Point, 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 Bluff Point, SC?

Tide data for Bluff Point, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8666699. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8666699.

What is the moon phase in Bluff Point, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bluff Point, SC is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Bluff Point, 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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