Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 11:44 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 09m at 5:54 am (7.1 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 - Nov 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:228.76:498.512:211.36:405:34Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:069.07:318.612:370.81:041.16:405:33Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:469.28:118.61:170.71:460.96:415:32Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:249.38:488.51:570.52:270.96:425:31Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:009.39:238.32:360.53:070.86:435:30Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:349.39:588.13:150.53:460.86:445:30Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:109.310:348.03:540.54:250.96:455:29Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:509.211:157.94:350.65:060.96:465:28Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:369.15:180.65:511.06:465:27Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:047.812:299.06:060.86:421.06:475:27Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:037.81:288.97:020.87:381.06:485:26Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:058.02:298.98:040.98:400.86:495:25Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:088.33:309.09:110.79:420.56:505:25Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:108.74:329.110:170.410:430.16:515:24Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:139.25:349.211:200.111:40-0.36:525:23Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:149.76:339.412:19-0.36:535:23Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:1110.17:299.412:35-0.61:16-0.66:545:22New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:0510.48:219.41:28-0.82:10-0.86:545:22New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:5610.49:129.32:20-0.93:02-0.86:555:21New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:4610.310:039.03:10-0.83:52-0.66:565:21Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:359.910:538.63:58-0.54:40-0.36:575:21Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:269.411:448.34:45-0.25:260.16:585:20Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:178.95:320.36:140.56:595:20Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:387.91:108.56:200.87:030.87:005:20First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:327.72:018.17:121.27:541.17:015:19First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:247.62:517.98:071.58:461.27:025:19First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:147.63:417.79:051.69:371.27:025:19First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:047.74:317.610:031.610:271.07:035:19Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:557.95:227.610:571.411:140.87:045:18Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:458.26:117.711:471.27:055:18Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 8:49 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 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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