Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:46 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 54m at 12:55 am (8.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Apr 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:357.71:116.46:371.36:441.26:116:42First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:257.52:046.37:261.67:371.46:106:43First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:207.32:586.38:231.78:391.46:096:44First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:177.33:556.59:251.79:451.36:086:45First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:167.44:536.910:251.410:471.06:066:45Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:147.75:497.411:190.911:450.56:056:46Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:088.06:408.012:080.46:046:47Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:588.37:268.712:380.112:550.06:026:47Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:458.68:119.31:29-0.31:42-0.56:016:48Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:318.78:569.62:20-0.72:28-0.86:006:49Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:178.69:439.83:10-0.83:15-0.95:596:49Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:058.410:329.73:59-0.84:02-0.85:586:50Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:578.111:279.44:49-0.64:51-0.65:566:51Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:547.85:42-0.35:44-0.25:556:51Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:299.012:587.56:390.16:420.25:546:52Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:378.62:057.47:410.47:480.65:536:53Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:448.33:107.48:460.69:000.85:526:53Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:488.24:137.69:500.510:100.75:506:54Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:498.15:147.910:480.411:130.65:496:55Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:478.16:098.311:400.15:486:56Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:378.16:578.712:080.412:260.05:476:56Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:228.17:408.912:570.21:08-0.15:466:57Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:038.18:189.11:420.11:48-0.25:456:58New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:428.08:549.12:250.12:27-0.15:446:58New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:197.89:299.03:040.23:030.15:436:59New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:557.510:048.83:410.33:390.35:427:00New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:327.310:398.64:170.54:150.55:417:01Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:107.011:178.34:520.84:510.75:407:01Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:506.711:598.05:281.05:301.05:397:02Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:366.57:071.37:131.26:388:03Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 3:50 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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