Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 9:06 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 47m at 3:13 pm (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Jan 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:037.93:327.69:110.49:38-0.37:245:29First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:058.24:357.510:200.210:39-0.57:245:29Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:098.55:407.411:260.011:38-0.87:245:30Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:128.96:427.512:27-0.37:255:31Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:119.27:407.612:35-1.01:24-0.57:255:32Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:059.38:337.71:29-1.22:17-0.77:255:32Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:569.39:237.72:22-1.23:07-0.87:255:33Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:449.110:127.63:12-1.23:53-0.77:255:34Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:308.811:007.54:00-1.04:37-0.57:255:35Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:168.411:477.24:45-0.65:18-0.27:255:36Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:018.05:30-0.25:590.17:255:36Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:367.012:487.56:150.26:400.47:255:37Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:256.91:357.17:040.77:240.67:255:38Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:146.82:236.87:561.08:100.87:255:39Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:026.83:116.68:531.19:000.87:255:40Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:526.94:026.49:521.29:520.77:245:41Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:447.14:556.410:481.010:450.67:245:42Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:377.35:496.511:410.811:360.47:245:43Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:287.66:406.612:300.57:245:44Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:157.97:266.912:250.11:160.27:235:44Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:588.28:097.11:12-0.22:01-0.17:235:45New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:398.48:507.31:58-0.52:44-0.47:235:46New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:198.69:317.52:44-0.83:26-0.67:225:47New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:598.610:137.73:29-0.94:08-0.87:225:48Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:428.610:587.84:14-1.04:51-0.87:215:49Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:288.411:497.85:00-0.95:35-0.87:215:50Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:188.05:50-0.66:22-0.77:205:51Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:447.91:157.76:45-0.37:15-0.67:205:52First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:447.92:147.37:470.08:13-0.57:195:53First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:458.03:157.18:550.39:15-0.47:195:54First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:488.04:206.910:060.310:20-0.47:185:55Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 6:09 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 (46% 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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