Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 5:46 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 11:57 am (8.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Oct 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:448.811:017.94:191.05:011.56:166:09Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:238.711:447.84:571.15:431.66:176:08Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:128.65:401.26:311.86:186:07First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:367.71:118.66:291.37:271.96:186:05First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:367.72:148.77:281.38:291.86:196:04First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:387.93:178.98:341.39:321.56:206:03First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:418.34:209.29:441.010:331.06:206:02Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:448.75:239.510:500.711:300.56:216:00Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:479.36:229.711:520.36:225:59Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:4510.07:179.912:240.012:51-0.16:235:58Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:3910.58:099.91:15-0.41:47-0.36:235:57Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:3110.89:009.82:06-0.72:41-0.36:245:55Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:2210.89:509.52:55-0.73:33-0.26:255:54Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:1310.610:429.03:44-0.54:240.16:255:53Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:0510.211:368.64:32-0.25:140.56:265:52Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:599.75:210.36:041.06:275:51Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:338.212:569.26:120.86:581.56:285:49Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:327.91:538.87:061.37:551.86:285:48Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:287.72:478.58:051.68:532.06:295:47Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:227.73:398.49:061.89:491.96:305:46Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:157.84:308.310:051.810:391.86:315:45Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:078.05:208.410:591.611:231.66:315:44Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:568.36:078.411:481.56:325:43Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:418.66:518.512:041.412:331.36:335:42Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:238.97:338.512:431.11:171.16:345:41New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:019.18:128.51:211.01:591.06:345:40New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:379.28:488.41:590.92:401.06:355:39New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:119.29:248.22:380.83:211.06:365:38New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:459.210:008.13:160.84:011.06:375:37Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:219.110:397.93:560.84:421.16:385:36Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:039.011:257.84:370.85:251.26:395:35Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 2:51 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 11% 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 (11% 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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