Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 10:49 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 59m at 5:01 am (7.0 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 - Apr 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:038.57:198.512:26-0.112:54-0.36:116:43Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:498.68:038.81:16-0.31:39-0.56:106:43New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:308.68:438.92:02-0.42:20-0.56:096:44New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:098.59:208.92:45-0.32:59-0.46:076:45New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:468.39:568.83:25-0.23:35-0.36:066:45New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:238.010:318.74:020.04:110.06:056:46Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:007.711:088.44:380.24:450.26:036:47Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:397.311:468.15:130.55:210.56:026:47Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:217.05:510.86:000.86:016:48Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:307.91:076.86:321.16:441.16:006:49First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:187.71:586.77:191.37:361.25:596:49First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:117.62:516.78:141.48:361.35:576:50First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:067.63:456.99:141.39:391.15:566:51First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:047.84:437.310:141.010:420.85:556:52Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:028.05:407.811:110.611:400.35:546:52Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:008.46:338.412:040.15:536:53Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:538.77:249.112:35-0.212:54-0.45:516:54Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:449.08:129.61:28-0.71:44-0.85:506:54Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:339.29:0010.02:20-1.12:33-1.15:496:55Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:229.29:5010.13:12-1.23:22-1.25:486:56Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:139.010:429.94:03-1.34:11-1.15:476:56Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:078.711:389.64:54-1.15:02-0.95:466:57Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:068.35:47-0.75:55-0.45:456:58Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:409.21:098.06:43-0.36:530.05:446:59Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:448.92:137.97:440.07:570.45:426:59Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:478.63:147.88:470.29:050.65:417:00Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:488.35:147.910:490.311:110.66:408:01Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:478.26:128.111:460.26:398:01Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:438.27:058.412:120.512:380.16:388:02Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:338.27:538.61:050.41:24-0.16:378:03Waning Crescent30Wed
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 7:55 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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