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 5h 01m at 6:05 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:46 pm (8.7 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 - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:417.44:078.49:211.210:181.96:587:48Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:337.34:598.310:181.311:151.96:587:47Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:267.25:518.311:151.46:597:46Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:207.36:438.412:081.812:081.37:007:45Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:127.67:328.612:541.612:571.17:007:43Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:597.88:168.81:361.41:441.07:017:42Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:428.18:568.92:161.22:280.87:017:41New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:218.39:338.92:531.03:100.87:027:39New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:578.510:088.83:300.83:520.87:037:38New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:308.610:428.64:060.74:320.87:037:37New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:038.711:178.44:410.75:120.97:047:35Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:388.711:558.25:180.75:541.17:057:34Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:208.85:570.76:391.37:057:33Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:408.01:118.76:400.87:291.57:067:31Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:337.82:118.87:300.98:281.67:067:30First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:357.73:178.88:291.09:331.67:077:29First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:397.84:239.09:361.010:401.47:087:27First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:458.05:309.210:470.811:441.07:087:26Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:518.36:359.511:550.57:097:25Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:568.87:369.812:430.612:570.27:107:23Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:559.48:3010.01:370.11:56-0.17:107:22Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:499.99:2010.02:27-0.32:51-0.37:117:21Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:4010.210:089.83:16-0.53:44-0.37:117:19Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:2810.310:559.54:03-0.54:34-0.17:127:18Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:1610.111:429.04:48-0.35:220.27:137:17Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:039.85:320.06:090.77:137:15Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:308.512:519.46:160.46:551.27:147:14Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:218.01:439.07:010.97:441.77:157:13Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:147.72:368.67:491.48:372.17:157:12Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:087.52:298.47:421.78:342.36:166:10Third Quarter30Sun
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 9:25 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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