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 2h 35m 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 - Jun 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:507.18:108.61:350.91:320.46:178:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:347.18:498.72:180.82:120.36:178:25New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:157.19:278.83:000.62:530.36:168:26New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:547.010:048.83:400.63:340.36:168:26New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:316.910:418.74:190.54:160.36:168:27New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:076.911:198.64:580.54:570.36:168:27Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:466.85:370.55:390.46:168:28Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:008.512:306.86:170.56:240.56:168:28Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:478.41:227.07:010.57:140.66:168:29Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:408.32:197.27:490.48:110.76:168:29First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:368.23:177.68:420.39:140.76:158:29First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:328.14:158.19:380.110:200.66:158:30First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:308.05:148.610:36-0.111:260.46:168:30Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:297.96:149.011:34-0.46:168:31Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:317.87:159.412:290.112:32-0.66:168:31Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:317.88:129.71:29-0.21:29-0.76:168:31Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:297.89:089.82:26-0.42:24-0.86:168:32Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:257.810:029.73:21-0.63:19-0.76:168:32Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:207.810:559.54:14-0.64:13-0.66:168:32Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:147.711:479.15:04-0.55:04-0.36:168:32Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:087.55:52-0.35:540.06:178:33Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:398.61:037.46:38-0.16:440.46:178:33Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:318.21:587.37:240.27:350.96:178:33Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:217.82:507.38:110.48:281.26:178:33Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:097.53:387.48:580.69:251.56:188:33Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:557.24:257.69:450.710:221.56:188:33Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:426.95:117.710:320.711:181.56:188:33Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:306.85:597.911:190.76:198:34Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:216.76:478.112:101.412:060.66:198:34Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:116.77:348.312:591.212:520.56:198:34Waning Crescent30Thu
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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