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 6h 01m 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 - Feb 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:186.212:275.85:56-0.56:12-0.57:165:53Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:096.01:165.46:510.07:02-0.17:155:54Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:025.82:065.07:480.37:540.27:145:54Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:565.63:004.88:470.58:490.37:145:55Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:525.53:554.79:440.69:440.47:135:56Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:485.54:524.710:390.610:380.37:125:57Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:425.65:474.911:300.511:290.27:115:58Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:315.86:365.112:160.37:105:59Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:155.97:215.312:160.012:580.17:106:00Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:556.18:025.512:59-0.21:37-0.17:096:01New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:336.18:405.61:40-0.32:13-0.27:086:02New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:086.19:155.72:20-0.42:48-0.37:076:03New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:406.09:485.82:58-0.43:22-0.47:066:04New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:115.910:215.93:37-0.43:57-0.57:056:05Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:435.710:586.04:18-0.34:34-0.57:046:05Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:215.611:426.15:01-0.15:16-0.47:036:06Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:065.45:510.16:04-0.47:026:07First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:346.11:015.26:490.37:00-0.37:016:08First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:366.12:075.17:550.48:04-0.37:006:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:466.13:215.19:040.39:12-0.46:596:10First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:016.24:365.310:120.110:20-0.66:586:11Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:156.45:475.611:15-0.211:26-0.96:576:11Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:196.76:486.112:13-0.66:566:12Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:157.07:436.512:26-1.21:06-0.96:556:13Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:067.18:356.81:22-1.41:56-1.16:546:14Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:557.09:246.92:15-1.42:42-1.26:536:15Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:416.810:126.93:05-1.43:27-1.16:516:16Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:256.510:586.73:53-1.14:09-0.96:506:16Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:096.111:436.54:41-0.74:51-0.66:496:17Waning Gibbous29Wed
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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