Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 8:13 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 2:31 am (7.5 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 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:257.51:387.97:020.17:320.27:245:29Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:197.42:297.58:000.58:240.47:245:30Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:117.43:187.19:010.89:160.57:255:31Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:017.44:086.910:000.910:070.57:255:31Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:537.54:596.710:560.810:560.57:255:32Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:437.65:516.711:470.711:430.47:255:33Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:327.86:406.812:340.57:255:34Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:178.07:266.912:280.21:180.37:255:35Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:598.18:087.01:110.12:000.27:255:35New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:388.28:477.01:53-0.12:400.17:255:36New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:148.29:247.02:33-0.23:180.07:255:37New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:498.19:597.03:13-0.23:550.07:255:38New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:238.010:357.03:52-0.24:31-0.17:255:39Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:587.911:147.14:31-0.25:09-0.17:255:40Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:387.711:587.25:12-0.15:48-0.17:245:41Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:247.55:570.16:33-0.17:245:41Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:507.31:167.36:500.37:23-0.17:245:42First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:477.52:147.17:510.58:20-0.17:245:43First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:477.73:156.99:000.59:22-0.27:235:44First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:508.04:216.810:120.410:27-0.47:235:45Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:578.35:316.911:210.111:31-0.77:235:46Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:058.66:377.212:23-0.37:225:47Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:089.07:387.512:32-1.11:21-0.67:225:48Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:069.38:347.81:29-1.42:16-0.97:225:49Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:599.49:278.02:24-1.63:07-1.17:215:50Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:509.310:178.13:17-1.63:54-1.27:215:51Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:389.011:078.04:07-1.54:39-1.07:205:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:248.611:567.84:54-1.15:22-0.87:205:53Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:118.05:42-0.66:04-0.47:195:54Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:467.512:587.56:30-0.16:470.07:185:54Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:367.31:467.07:220.47:330.37:185:55Third Quarter31Thu
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 5:22 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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