Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 39m at 11:52 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:54 am (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - May 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:079.310:3810.33:55-1.44:05-1.46:378:03Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:009.111:3010.14:47-1.44:55-1.26:368:04Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:548.75:38-1.25:45-0.86:358:04Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:259.712:508.36:29-0.86:36-0.36:348:05Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:229.21:498.07:22-0.37:300.26:338:06Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:218.72:487.78:170.28:280.76:338:07Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:188.33:447.69:140.59:301.06:328:07Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:128.04:387.610:120.610:331.26:318:08Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:057.85:317.711:060.611:321.16:308:09Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:577.76:228.011:560.66:298:09Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:487.77:108.212:251.012:410.46:288:10Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:357.77:548.51:120.81:230.36:288:11Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:197.88:358.71:560.62:040.26:278:12Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:007.89:138.92:380.42:430.16:268:12New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:397.89:498.93:180.33:220.16:258:13New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:167.610:248.93:570.34:010.16:258:14New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:517.510:588.84:350.34:390.16:248:14New Moon17Thu
18Fri11:267.311:348.75:130.35:180.26:238:15Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:037.25:510.45:580.46:238:16Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:148.612:467.16:320.56:430.56:228:16Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:018.51:387.27:170.57:330.66:228:17Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:568.42:367.48:080.58:320.76:218:18First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:548.43:367.79:050.49:360.66:218:18First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:548.44:368.110:060.210:420.46:208:19First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:558.45:388.611:07-0.111:480.06:208:20Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:578.56:409.112:06-0.56:198:20Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:588.67:399.612:49-0.41:03-0.96:198:21Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:578.88:3510.01:47-0.81:57-1.16:188:22Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:538.89:2810.22:43-1.12:51-1.26:188:22Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:478.810:2010.23:38-1.23:44-1.26:188:23Full Moon30Wed
31Thu10:418.611:129.94:30-1.24:35-1.06:178:23Full Moon31Thu
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 2:53 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 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 (73% illuminated). This places Bluffton, 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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