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 3h 43m 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 - Nov 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:538.95:220.96:131.36:395:34Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:197.812:528.86:131.07:071.36:405:33First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:207.81:558.87:121.18:061.26:415:32First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:238.12:578.88:191.19:071.06:425:31First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:258.53:598.99:281.010:070.66:435:30Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:279.05:009.010:350.711:040.16:445:30Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:289.56:009.111:370.311:59-0.26:455:29Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:2710.06:569.212:360.06:455:28Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:2110.47:499.212:51-0.51:31-0.26:465:27Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:1310.68:409.11:42-0.72:25-0.26:475:27Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:0210.59:308.82:32-0.73:16-0.16:485:26Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:5110.210:208.53:22-0.54:040.16:495:25Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:409.811:118.24:09-0.24:510.46:505:25Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:309.34:560.25:370.86:515:24Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:047.812:228.85:440.76:241.26:525:24Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:597.61:158.46:331.27:131.56:525:23Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:537.42:068.17:271.58:041.76:535:22Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:457.42:567.98:241.78:551.76:545:22Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:357.53:457.79:231.89:461.66:555:21Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:267.74:357.710:191.710:331.46:565:21Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:167.95:257.611:121.511:191.26:575:21Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:048.26:147.712:011.36:585:20Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:498.56:597.712:020.912:471.06:595:20Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:318.87:427.812:450.71:320.87:005:20New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:108.98:227.81:280.52:160.67:005:19New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:489.19:017.82:100.32:590.57:015:19New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:269.19:417.82:540.23:410.47:025:19New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:079.110:247.83:380.14:240.47:035:19Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:519.011:127.84:230.15:090.47:045:18Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:428.85:100.25:560.47:055:18Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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