Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 14m at 11:44 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:37 pm (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Jan 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:558.111:107.34:210.04:560.07:245:29Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:347.711:517.14:580.25:320.27:245:30Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:147.45:360.56:090.47:255:30Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:357.012:587.16:170.76:500.57:255:31First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:216.91:456.97:041.07:360.67:255:32First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:107.02:346.77:581.18:280.67:255:33First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:007.13:256.78:581.19:240.47:255:33First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:537.44:216.710:021.010:220.27:255:34Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:507.75:196.911:040.611:19-0.27:255:35Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:488.16:187.212:010.27:255:36Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:448.67:127.612:14-0.712:56-0.37:255:37Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:379.18:048.01:08-1.11:48-0.87:255:38Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:289.58:558.32:01-1.52:39-1.27:255:39Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:189.79:468.52:53-1.83:28-1.57:255:39Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:089.610:388.53:45-1.94:17-1.67:255:40Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:009.411:348.44:36-1.85:05-1.57:245:41Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:559.05:28-1.55:55-1.37:245:42Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:328.312:528.56:23-1.16:48-1.07:245:43Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:338.21:508.07:22-0.67:44-0.77:245:44Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:338.02:477.68:25-0.28:44-0.47:235:45Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:327.93:457.39:310.09:45-0.27:235:46Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:327.94:437.110:340.110:45-0.27:235:47Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:317.95:417.111:330.011:40-0.37:225:48Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:278.06:367.212:25-0.17:225:49Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:168.17:247.312:31-0.31:13-0.37:215:50Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:008.28:087.41:18-0.41:56-0.47:215:50New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:408.38:497.52:01-0.52:37-0.57:205:51New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:178.29:277.62:42-0.53:15-0.57:205:52New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:538.110:047.53:20-0.43:50-0.47:195:53New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:287.910:397.43:57-0.34:24-0.37:195:54Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:027.611:147.34:32-0.24:58-0.27:185:55Waxing Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8669103)

Common Questions About Bluffton, SC Tides

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

Slack tide in Bluffton, SC is approximately 3:10 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 Bluffton, SC?

Bluffton, SC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 Bluffton, 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 Bluffton, SC?

Tide predictions for Bluffton, 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 Bluffton, SC?

Tide data for Bluffton, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8669103. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8669103.

What is the moon phase in Bluffton, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bluffton, SC is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Bluffton, 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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