Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 54m at 6:34 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:217.64:028.19:220.110:130.96:208:34First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:177.55:008.510:200.011:190.76:208:34Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:177.56:028.911:21-0.26:208:33Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:207.57:069.212:240.412:23-0.46:218:33Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:247.68:079.61:240.01:23-0.66:218:33Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:267.89:069.82:23-0.32:22-0.86:228:33Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:258.010:039.83:19-0.63:20-0.96:228:33Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:228.110:589.74:12-0.84:16-0.96:238:33Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:198.211:529.45:03-0.85:10-0.76:238:33Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:158.25:52-0.86:02-0.46:248:32Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:458.91:118.16:39-0.66:550.16:248:32Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:378.52:068.17:26-0.37:490.56:258:32Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:288.02:598.08:140.08:450.96:268:32Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:177.63:478.09:030.29:441.26:268:31Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:057.24:358.09:520.410:421.46:278:31Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:536.95:228.110:420.611:371.46:278:30Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:436.86:118.111:320.66:288:30Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:356.77:018.212:281.312:200.66:288:30Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:266.87:488.41:151.11:070.56:298:29Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:136.98:328.51:591.01:530.46:308:29New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:587.09:148.62:410.82:380.46:308:28New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:397.19:538.73:220.73:210.36:318:28New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:177.210:308.64:010.64:040.36:328:27New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:537.311:068.54:380.44:450.36:328:26Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:307.411:438.45:140.35:270.46:338:26Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:097.55:510.26:100.56:348:25Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:238.212:547.76:300.26:560.76:348:24Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:098.01:458.07:120.17:490.86:358:24First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:017.82:418.28:000.18:481.06:368:23First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:577.63:408.58:550.19:541.06:368:22First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:567.54:418.79:560.111:010.96:378:22First Quarter31Mon
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 9:44 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 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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