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 6h 46m 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 - Mar 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:067.74:246.610:170.610:230.46:506:21Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:157.75:316.811:200.511:270.36:496:21Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:187.86:317.112:150.36:486:22Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:118.07:227.412:240.11:030.06:476:23Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:568.28:067.81:14-0.11:46-0.26:466:24New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:358.28:458.01:59-0.22:26-0.36:446:24New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:118.29:218.12:41-0.33:02-0.36:436:25New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:468.09:568.23:20-0.23:36-0.36:426:26New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:197.810:298.13:56-0.14:08-0.26:416:27Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:537.411:028.04:300.14:400.06:396:27Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:277.111:387.85:050.45:130.36:386:28Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:046.75:400.75:480.56:376:29Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:177.612:466.46:201.16:280.86:366:29First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:047.51:356.27:061.37:181.06:346:30First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:577.32:306.18:041.58:181.16:336:31First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:567.43:306.29:091.59:251.06:326:32First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:587.54:336.510:161.310:320.66:306:32Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:037.85:377.011:170.811:350.16:296:33Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:048.26:357.712:110.36:286:34Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:598.77:278.412:32-0.41:02-0.36:276:34Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:509.18:169.11:26-0.91:50-0.86:256:35Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:389.29:049.52:19-1.22:38-1.26:246:36Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:259.29:529.73:11-1.43:24-1.36:236:36Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:148.910:429.74:01-1.34:11-1.26:216:37Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:048.511:369.44:52-1.14:58-0.96:206:38Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:597.95:44-0.65:48-0.56:196:39Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:358.912:597.46:400.06:430.16:176:39Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:398.52:037.17:420.57:460.66:166:40Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:448.13:077.08:480.88:560.96:156:41Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:497.84:107.09:550.910:060.96:146:41Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:537.75:127.210:550.811:100.86:126:42Waning Crescent31Thu
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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