Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 7:22 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 15m at 1:36 pm (8.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Oct 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:218.711:427.44:591.25:311.86:166:09Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:058.65:381.46:152.06:176:08Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:297.312:588.66:241.57:072.26:186:07Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:257.21:578.67:181.68:082.26:186:05Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:277.32:598.88:221.59:142.06:196:04Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:297.64:019.19:301.310:181.66:206:03Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:338.05:049.410:360.911:161.16:206:02Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:378.66:049.711:380.56:216:00Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:369.36:5910.012:110.512:370.06:225:59Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:3010.07:5110.11:020.01:33-0.36:225:58New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:2210.58:4210.11:52-0.42:27-0.56:235:57New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:1310.79:329.82:42-0.63:20-0.56:245:55New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:0410.710:239.43:30-0.54:12-0.26:255:54Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:5710.411:168.94:18-0.35:040.26:255:53Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:549.95:070.15:560.76:265:52Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:138.412:549.45:580.76:521.26:275:51First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:138.01:559.06:531.27:521.66:285:49First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:137.82:538.77:541.68:531.86:285:48First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:107.73:488.58:581.89:521.86:295:47First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:057.84:428.410:011.810:451.66:305:46Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:597.95:338.410:581.711:311.46:315:45Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:508.26:198.511:481.66:315:44Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:368.57:028.612:131.212:341.46:325:43Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:188.87:428.612:521.01:161.36:335:42Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:579.18:208.51:290.91:571.26:345:41Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:339.28:568.32:060.82:371.26:345:40Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:079.29:308.12:420.83:151.26:355:39Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:409.210:037.83:190.93:531.36:365:38Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:159.110:377.63:560.94:311.46:375:37Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:539.011:167.44:341.05:111.66:385:36Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:388.85:161.25:551.76:395:35Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 4:29 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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