Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 8:12 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 2:25 pm (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:339.37:519.91:030.31:240.06:176:09New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:229.78:379.81:510.12:160.06:176:07New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:079.89:209.52:360.13:040.16:186:06New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:509.810:029.13:180.13:500.36:196:05New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:329.610:448.73:580.44:340.66:196:03Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:159.311:288.34:360.75:161.16:206:02Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:598.95:141.15:591.56:216:01Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:147.912:478.65:531.56:451.96:216:00First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:047.51:388.46:371.87:352.26:225:58First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:567.42:308.27:262.08:302.36:235:57First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:497.33:238.28:232.19:262.36:245:56First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:417.44:168.29:232.110:192.16:245:55First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:337.65:088.410:221.911:091.86:255:54Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:267.95:588.611:171.611:551.46:265:52Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:158.46:448.812:081.36:265:51Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:008.87:269.012:381.012:561.06:275:50Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:429.38:079.11:200.61:430.76:285:49Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:239.78:479.12:030.32:310.56:295:48Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:0410.09:288.92:460.13:180.56:295:47Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:4810.110:138.73:300.04:050.56:305:45Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:3510.011:038.44:160.14:540.66:315:44Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:299.85:040.25:460.96:325:43Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:018.112:309.65:560.56:431.26:325:42Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:077.91:379.36:550.87:471.36:335:41Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:167.92:439.28:011.08:541.36:345:40Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:228.03:479.29:111.09:591.26:355:39Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:278.34:499.210:180.810:580.96:365:38Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:298.75:479.211:200.611:510.56:365:37Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:259.16:409.212:170.46:375:36Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:169.57:289.212:390.31:080.26:385:35New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:019.78:119.11:240.21:570.26:395:34New Moon31Thu
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 5:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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