Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 10:59 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 4:52 pm (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Feb 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:047.33:326.79:090.89:220.37:175:56First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:567.24:256.510:090.910:160.47:165:57First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:497.35:206.511:050.811:090.37:165:58Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:437.46:136.611:550.711:580.17:155:59Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:347.67:026.812:410.57:146:00Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:207.97:467.012:44-0.11:230.27:146:01Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:028.18:277.21:28-0.32:030.07:136:02Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:418.29:047.32:11-0.52:41-0.27:126:03Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:178.39:377.42:51-0.63:18-0.37:116:04Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:518.310:107.43:31-0.63:54-0.47:106:04Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:268.210:447.54:10-0.64:30-0.47:096:05Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:038.011:227.54:51-0.55:07-0.47:086:06Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:457.85:33-0.35:48-0.47:086:07Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:097.612:357.66:21-0.16:35-0.37:076:08Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:037.61:317.47:170.27:30-0.27:066:09Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:047.72:317.28:210.38:32-0.17:056:10Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:097.83:367.19:300.39:41-0.27:046:11Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:188.04:447.210:390.010:49-0.47:036:11Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:308.35:527.511:43-0.311:54-0.87:026:12Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:368.76:558.012:41-0.87:016:13Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:359.17:528.412:53-1.21:36-1.27:006:14New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:299.48:448.71:49-1.52:27-1.56:596:15New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:189.49:338.92:42-1.63:15-1.66:576:16New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:059.210:208.83:32-1.64:00-1.56:566:16New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:518.811:078.64:19-1.34:43-1.26:556:17Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:368.311:538.35:05-0.95:25-0.86:546:18Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:237.85:50-0.36:08-0.36:536:19Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:408.01:117.36:370.26:520.16:526:20First Quarter28Sat
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 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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