Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 19m at 9:53 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:249.49:508.02:58-0.23:360.27:065:18Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:039.110:307.73:380.04:140.47:075:18Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:428.811:127.44:170.24:510.67:085:18Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:238.511:557.14:550.55:280.97:095:18Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:078.25:350.86:071.17:095:18Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:416.912:547.96:171.16:491.27:105:18Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:306.91:437.77:051.37:351.37:115:18Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:196.92:327.67:591.48:261.27:125:18Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:097.13:227.58:581.49:201.07:125:18Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:597.34:147.59:581.210:140.87:135:19Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:527.75:087.610:570.911:080.47:145:19Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:468.26:027.811:530.57:155:19Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:388.76:548.012:000.012:460.17:155:19Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:279.27:448.312:51-0.51:38-0.37:165:19New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:169.58:348.41:42-0.82:29-0.67:175:20New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:069.79:258.52:33-1.13:20-0.97:175:20New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:579.810:178.43:25-1.24:10-1.07:185:20Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:519.611:138.34:16-1.15:01-0.97:185:21Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:489.35:09-0.95:53-0.87:195:21Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:138.112:498.96:04-0.66:47-0.57:205:22Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:168.01:518.57:04-0.27:45-0.47:205:22First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:188.02:508.28:080.18:44-0.37:215:23First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:188.13:477.99:150.39:43-0.27:215:23First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:168.24:447.710:210.310:40-0.37:215:24Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:148.35:417.611:210.211:33-0.47:225:24Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:088.56:337.612:150.17:225:25Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:578.67:227.612:22-0.51:040.07:235:26Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:428.78:067.61:08-0.51:50-0.17:235:26Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:238.88:477.51:52-0.52:32-0.17:235:27Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:028.79:277.42:33-0.53:11-0.17:245:27Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:398.610:047.23:13-0.43:480.07:245:28Full Moon31Thu
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 1:22 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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