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 5h 04m 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 - Jan 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:297.82:477.68:310.38:49-0.17:245:29Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:308.03:477.49:400.39:51-0.27:245:29Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:348.24:507.210:470.210:53-0.37:245:30Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:398.55:547.211:500.011:52-0.57:255:31Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:418.76:557.312:47-0.27:255:32Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:378.97:507.412:48-0.61:41-0.47:255:32New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:288.98:407.51:42-0.72:31-0.57:255:33New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:168.89:277.52:33-0.73:18-0.67:255:34New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:008.610:127.43:20-0.64:01-0.57:255:35New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:438.310:567.34:04-0.54:41-0.37:255:36Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:248.011:407.24:46-0.25:20-0.17:255:36Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:067.55:270.25:570.17:255:37Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:257.012:507.16:080.66:360.47:255:38Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:116.91:356.86:530.97:180.67:255:39First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:586.92:226.57:441.28:030.77:255:40First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:466.93:106.28:401.48:540.87:245:41First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:357.04:026.19:411.49:480.77:245:42First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:287.14:576.010:411.310:440.57:245:43Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:247.45:546.211:371.011:380.27:245:44Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:187.76:466.412:280.77:235:44Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:088.17:336.812:30-0.11:160.37:235:45Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:558.48:187.11:20-0.52:02-0.17:235:46Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:398.79:017.42:08-0.82:47-0.47:225:47Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:228.99:447.72:56-1.13:30-0.77:225:48Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:068.910:297.93:43-1.24:13-0.97:215:49Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:518.811:188.04:31-1.24:57-1.07:215:50Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:408.45:20-1.05:42-0.97:205:51Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:128.012:338.06:12-0.76:31-0.77:205:52Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:108.01:297.57:10-0.27:24-0.57:195:53Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:117.92:297.18:150.18:24-0.27:195:54Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:137.93:316.89:240.39:30-0.17:185:55Third Quarter31Sun
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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