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 4h 18m 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 - Jun 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:348.45:20-1.05:25-0.76:178:24Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:059.512:288.16:09-0.76:14-0.26:178:25Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:589.01:247.86:58-0.37:050.36:178:25Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:528.52:207.67:480.17:580.86:168:26Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:468.13:147.58:390.48:551.16:168:26Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:367.74:047.69:300.59:531.36:168:27Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:257.54:537.710:210.610:511.36:168:27Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:147.45:417.811:100.611:451.26:168:28Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:047.36:308.111:570.56:168:28Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:537.37:178.312:351.012:410.36:168:29Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:417.38:018.61:210.81:250.26:158:29Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:267.48:428.72:050.62:070.16:158:29New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:087.49:218.92:480.42:500.06:158:30New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:477.49:588.93:300.33:32-0.16:158:30New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:257.310:368.94:110.24:15-0.16:168:31New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:037.311:158.84:510.14:57-0.16:168:31Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:447.311:578.85:320.05:410.06:168:31Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:307.36:140.06:280.16:168:32Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:468.61:237.47:000.07:190.26:168:32Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:408.52:227.77:50-0.18:160.36:168:32First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:378.43:218.08:44-0.19:190.36:168:32First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:368.34:208.49:43-0.310:250.26:178:33First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:358.35:208.710:43-0.411:300.06:178:33Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:358.26:219.111:43-0.66:178:33Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:378.27:219.512:32-0.312:41-0.86:178:33Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:378.38:189.71:30-0.61:37-1.06:188:33Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:348.39:129.82:26-0.82:31-1.06:188:33Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:298.310:039.83:20-0.93:24-1.06:188:33Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:218.210:539.54:11-0.94:15-0.86:198:34Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:128.111:429.14:59-0.85:04-0.56:198:34Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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