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 1h 42m 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 - May 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:027.67:238.112:371.012:540.56:368:04Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:477.78:068.41:250.81:340.46:358:04Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:297.78:448.72:080.72:120.36:358:05Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:087.79:218.92:490.52:490.26:348:06New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:457.69:558.93:280.53:260.36:338:06New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:217.410:298.84:060.54:030.36:328:07New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:567.211:028.74:420.54:390.46:318:08New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:297.011:378.55:180.75:170.66:308:09Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:056.85:550.85:560.76:298:09Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:178.412:476.76:340.96:390.86:298:10Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:048.21:386.77:191.07:290.96:288:11Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:598.12:366.98:101.08:271.06:278:11First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:578.13:367.29:070.99:320.96:268:12First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:568.14:367.710:060.610:400.76:268:13First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:568.25:378.311:060.311:460.46:258:14Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:568.36:378.912:03-0.16:248:14Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:568.47:359.512:480.012:58-0.56:248:15Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:548.48:3010.01:46-0.41:52-0.86:238:16Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:498.59:2310.22:42-0.72:45-1.06:228:16Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:438.410:1610.23:37-0.83:37-0.96:228:17Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:368.211:099.94:30-0.84:30-0.86:218:18Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:317.95:22-0.65:21-0.46:218:18Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:049.412:287.76:12-0.36:130.06:208:19Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:028.91:287.47:030.17:060.56:208:20Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:018.42:287.37:560.48:040.96:198:20Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:578.03:247.38:510.69:051.36:198:21Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:497.74:177.49:450.810:081.46:188:21Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:397.45:077.610:360.811:071.46:188:22Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:277.35:567.811:240.76:188:23Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:167.26:438.112:011.312:080.66:178:23Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:047.17:288.312:501.112:510.56:178:24Waning Crescent31Tue
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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