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 4h 45m 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 - Aug 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:258.07:089.412:250.312:30-0.46:378:21Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:288.28:099.81:25-0.11:30-0.76:388:20Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:298.59:0710.12:22-0.52:28-1.06:398:19Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:268.810:0210.23:17-0.83:26-1.16:398:18Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:239.010:5710.04:10-1.04:21-1.16:408:18Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:199.011:519.75:01-1.15:15-0.96:418:17Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:159.05:50-1.06:07-0.56:418:16Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:459.31:128.86:38-0.77:00-0.16:428:15Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:408.82:088.77:27-0.47:550.46:438:14Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:338.43:028.68:180.08:530.96:438:13Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:258.03:538.59:100.39:531.26:448:12Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:157.74:428.410:030.510:511.36:458:11Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:057.55:328.410:560.711:461.36:458:10Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:577.46:228.511:470.76:468:09Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:497.47:118.612:361.212:360.76:478:08Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:387.57:578.71:221.11:230.66:478:07Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:247.68:418.92:050.92:070.56:488:06New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:077.89:219.02:460.82:510.46:498:05New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:477.99:598.93:250.73:330.46:498:04New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:247.910:358.94:020.64:140.46:508:02New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:597.911:108.74:390.54:540.56:518:01Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:338.011:468.65:140.55:340.66:518:00Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:108.15:510.56:160.86:527:59Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:268.412:538.26:300.57:020.96:537:58Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:128.21:448.37:130.57:531.16:537:57First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:058.12:418.58:030.58:521.26:547:55First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:028.03:418.89:000.59:571.16:557:54First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:028.04:439.010:030.511:030.96:557:53First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:048.15:489.311:090.36:567:52Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:108.36:549.612:070.612:140.06:577:51Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:148.77:5510.01:060.21:16-0.36:577:49Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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