Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 29m at 10:02 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:10 am (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Feb 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:078.98:227.91:27-1.02:14-0.97:175:56New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:569.29:118.22:20-1.43:03-1.27:175:57New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:449.310:018.43:11-1.63:50-1.57:165:58New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:349.210:528.54:02-1.74:37-1.67:155:59Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:258.911:468.54:52-1.55:24-1.57:156:00Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:198.55:44-1.26:14-1.27:146:00Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:448.31:168.06:40-0.77:07-0.97:136:01First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:438.22:147.57:42-0.28:04-0.57:126:02First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:438.03:137.18:480.29:05-0.37:126:03First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:437.94:146.89:560.410:07-0.27:116:04First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:447.85:176.811:010.411:07-0.27:106:05Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:467.96:166.811:590.27:096:06Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:428.07:107.012:03-0.312:500.17:086:07Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:308.17:567.212:54-0.41:36-0.17:076:08Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:148.28:387.41:41-0.52:18-0.27:066:08Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:538.39:177.52:25-0.52:56-0.27:056:09Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:308.29:547.53:05-0.53:31-0.27:046:10Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:068.110:287.43:44-0.44:04-0.17:036:11Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:417.811:027.34:20-0.24:360.07:026:12Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:167.511:377.24:560.05:070.17:016:13Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:537.25:330.35:410.37:006:13Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:147.112:346.96:130.66:180.46:596:14Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:567.01:196.66:590.97:010.66:586:15Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:457.02:106.57:531.17:540.76:576:16Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:397.13:056.48:561.18:560.66:566:17Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:397.34:056.510:021.010:040.46:556:18Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:457.65:096.811:050.611:100.06:546:18Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:518.06:127.312:030.16:526:19Waning Crescent28Mon
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 1:06 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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