Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 51m at 6:46 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:517.86:087.511:470.66:116:43Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:427.96:577.912:050.612:320.36:106:43Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:258.07:398.212:530.41:130.26:086:44Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:048.18:178.51:360.31:510.06:076:45New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:418.08:528.72:170.22:270.06:066:45New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:167.99:258.72:550.23:010.06:056:46New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:497.79:578.73:310.23:340.16:036:47New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:227.410:298.54:050.44:070.36:026:47Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:557.111:038.34:400.64:410.56:016:48Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:306.811:418.15:150.95:180.76:006:49Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:116.65:541.15:590.95:586:50Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:277.91:006.56:381.36:481.15:576:50First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:227.81:586.57:321.47:481.25:566:51First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:237.82:596.78:341.48:551.15:556:52First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:247.94:017.19:391.110:040.85:546:52First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:278.15:047.710:400.711:090.35:526:53Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:298.46:058.411:360.15:516:54Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:278.77:009.212:09-0.212:29-0.45:506:54Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:218.97:529.81:06-0.61:20-0.85:496:55Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:139.08:4210.22:00-1.02:10-1.15:486:56Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:038.99:3310.22:54-1.12:59-1.15:476:56Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:548.610:2510.03:46-1.13:49-1.05:466:57Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:478.311:199.64:37-0.84:39-0.65:456:58Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:447.86:29-0.46:30-0.16:447:59Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:199.11:467.57:230.17:260.46:427:59Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:228.52:497.38:220.58:270.96:418:00Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:258.13:507.29:230.89:341.26:408:01Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:237.84:487.310:240.910:421.36:398:01Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:197.75:437.511:200.911:441.26:388:02Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:137.66:367.812:100.76:378:03Waning Crescent30Sat
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 10:11 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 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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