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 6h 02m 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 - Oct 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:559.98:2610.11:34-0.31:56-0.36:176:09Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:4510.19:149.92:22-0.42:47-0.26:176:07Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:3210.110:009.63:09-0.43:370.06:186:06Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:1810.010:469.23:54-0.24:230.36:196:05Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:049.711:338.74:370.15:080.76:196:04Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:519.35:190.55:531.26:206:02Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:228.212:409.06:021.06:401.66:216:01Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:137.91:318.76:481.47:302.06:216:00Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:057.72:228.57:381.78:242.16:225:58Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:567.63:138.48:331.99:192.26:235:57Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:487.64:048.59:301.910:132.06:245:56Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:407.74:568.610:261.711:021.86:245:55Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:318.05:478.711:191.511:481.56:255:54Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:208.36:348.912:081.26:265:52Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:048.77:189.112:311.212:540.96:265:51Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:459.07:589.21:130.91:400.76:275:50New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:239.38:379.21:540.62:250.56:285:49New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:019.59:179.22:350.43:100.46:295:48New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:409.69:589.03:170.33:550.46:295:47Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:229.710:438.84:010.24:410.56:305:46Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:109.611:358.64:460.35:300.76:315:44Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:079.45:340.46:230.86:325:43Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:348.31:119.36:280.77:221.06:325:42First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:388.32:179.27:300.88:261.06:335:41First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:438.33:219.28:370.99:300.96:345:40First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:478.54:259.39:460.810:320.66:355:39Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:508.85:279.410:520.611:280.36:365:38Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:519.26:249.511:520.36:365:37Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:479.67:179.512:210.012:480.16:375:36Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:379.98:059.51:10-0.31:400.06:385:35Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:2410.18:509.31:57-0.32:290.06:395:34Full Moon31Sat
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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