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 1h 40m 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 - Mar 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:307.62:016.97:270.77:400.56:516:20First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:207.42:526.68:221.18:340.86:496:21First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:117.23:466.59:211.39:310.96:486:22First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:057.24:416.510:201.310:290.86:476:23Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:027.35:386.611:151.111:230.66:466:23Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:577.56:306.912:030.86:456:24Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:477.87:167.312:130.312:470.56:436:25Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:328.17:587.61:000.01:290.26:426:26Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:128.38:357.91:44-0.32:09-0.16:416:26Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:508.59:118.12:27-0.52:47-0.36:406:27Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:268.59:458.33:10-0.63:26-0.56:386:28Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:038.410:228.43:51-0.74:05-0.66:376:29Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:438.311:028.44:34-0.64:45-0.66:366:29Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:278.111:508.45:19-0.45:28-0.46:356:30Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:187.86:08-0.26:16-0.26:336:31Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:468.31:177.57:040.17:120.06:326:31Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:508.22:207.48:070.38:160.26:316:32Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:578.23:267.49:150.49:270.26:306:33Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:078.24:347.510:230.210:370.06:286:34Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:178.45:417.911:26-0.111:42-0.46:276:34Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:228.76:428.312:22-0.56:266:35Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:199.07:378.812:41-0.71:15-0.96:246:36Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:109.28:269.11:35-1.02:03-1.16:236:36New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:579.19:119.32:26-1.12:49-1.16:226:37New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:409.09:549.23:13-1.03:32-1.06:206:38New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:228.610:359.03:58-0.84:13-0.86:196:38Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:048.211:178.74:40-0.44:52-0.46:186:39Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:477.75:210.05:310.16:176:40Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:008.312:337.36:030.56:110.56:156:40Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:468.01:236.96:470.96:560.96:146:41First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:357.72:146.77:361.37:471.26:136:42First Quarter31Tue
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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