Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 11m at 8:13 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:377.19:078.62:300.52:190.36:208:34Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:197.19:468.63:130.43:020.36:208:34Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:597.110:238.63:550.33:450.26:218:33Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:387.111:008.54:350.34:270.26:218:33Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:177.111:398.45:140.25:100.26:218:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:007.25:540.25:530.36:228:33Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:218.312:477.36:360.16:400.46:228:33Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:098.21:407.67:210.17:320.56:238:33Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:038.12:377.98:100.08:310.66:238:33Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:598.03:338.39:04-0.19:350.76:248:32Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:557.84:318.610:01-0.210:420.66:258:32Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:547.75:309.011:00-0.411:480.46:258:32Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:567.76:329.311:59-0.66:268:31Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:007.77:339.612:510.112:58-0.76:268:31Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:027.88:309.81:50-0.11:55-0.96:278:31New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:007.99:259.82:47-0.32:51-0.96:278:30New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:557.910:189.73:40-0.43:45-0.86:288:30New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:507.911:099.44:31-0.54:37-0.76:298:29New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:437.911:589.05:18-0.45:27-0.46:298:29Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:357.86:03-0.26:160.06:308:28Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:478.61:287.76:470.17:040.56:308:28Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:368.12:197.67:300.47:550.96:318:27First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:247.83:087.68:140.68:471.26:328:27First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:117.43:547.68:590.89:431.46:328:26First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:577.24:407.79:460.910:381.56:338:26First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:457.05:287.910:351.011:331.46:348:25First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:356.96:178.011:240.96:348:24Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:276.97:078.212:241.312:140.86:358:24Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:187.07:548.41:121.11:020.76:368:23Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:057.28:398.61:580.91:490.56:368:22Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:507.39:208.82:420.62:360.36:378:21Full Moon31Tue
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 11:43 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 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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