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 2h 37m 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 - Sep 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:319.010:579.44:21-0.14:350.06:587:48Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:179.211:439.25:04-0.25:230.16:597:47Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:069.35:48-0.36:120.26:597:45Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:328.91:009.36:35-0.27:050.57:007:44Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:288.51:599.37:250.08:040.97:007:43Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:288.23:009.38:200.39:081.17:017:41Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:318.04:029.39:220.510:161.27:027:40Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:337.95:059.310:270.611:231.27:027:39Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:387.96:099.311:310.57:037:37Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:428.17:109.412:241.012:330.47:047:36Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:418.38:049.51:200.81:290.27:047:35Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:348.68:539.62:100.62:220.27:057:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:228.99:379.52:570.43:120.27:057:32New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:069.010:189.33:400.43:580.37:067:31New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:479.010:589.14:200.44:410.57:077:30New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:278.911:378.74:570.65:230.87:077:28Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:068.75:320.86:031.17:087:27Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:178.312:478.56:061.06:431.57:097:26Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:597.91:308.46:421.37:261.87:097:24Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:457.62:188.27:201.68:132.17:107:23First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:357.43:078.18:051.89:062.27:107:22First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:257.33:598.18:571.910:032.37:117:20First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:167.34:528.39:561.911:002.17:127:19First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:107.45:478.510:571.711:551.87:127:18Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:047.76:418.811:561.47:137:16Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:588.17:329.112:461.412:521.07:147:15Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:488.78:199.51:340.91:440.67:147:14Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:359.29:049.72:200.52:360.37:157:12Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:219.79:499.83:060.13:270.17:167:11Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:0810.09:359.72:52-0.23:170.06:166:10Full Moon30Sun
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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