Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 15m at 5:24 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:328.04:046.89:470.49:58-0.27:185:56First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:367.95:096.710:540.311:01-0.37:175:57Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:417.96:126.911:530.211:59-0.47:165:57Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:398.07:077.112:460.07:165:58Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:308.27:567.412:52-0.61:33-0.27:155:59Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:148.38:397.61:41-0.72:16-0.47:146:00Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:538.39:187.72:26-0.72:55-0.47:136:01Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:318.29:557.73:07-0.73:31-0.47:126:02Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:068.110:317.63:46-0.64:04-0.37:126:03Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:417.811:057.54:23-0.34:36-0.27:116:04Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:177.411:417.35:00-0.15:070.07:106:05Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:557.15:370.35:400.27:096:06Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:197.212:366.76:160.66:170.47:086:06Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:027.01:226.57:020.97:010.57:076:07Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:517.02:126.37:551.17:540.67:066:08Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:457.03:076.38:571.28:560.67:056:09Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:447.14:066.410:011.110:020.57:046:10Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:477.45:086.711:030.711:070.17:036:11Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:517.86:097.212:000.27:026:12Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:488.37:047.812:07-0.412:52-0.47:016:12Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:408.87:568.41:03-0.91:42-0.97:006:13New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:299.18:458.91:57-1.32:30-1.46:596:14New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:169.29:349.22:49-1.63:17-1.76:586:15New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:049.110:249.43:40-1.74:04-1.86:576:16Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:548.811:159.24:30-1.54:51-1.66:566:17Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:468.35:21-1.15:39-1.36:556:17Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:108.912:437.76:15-0.66:31-0.86:546:18First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:108.61:447.37:140.07:28-0.36:536:19First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:118.22:467.08:180.48:320.16:516:20First Quarter29Sat
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 8:40 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 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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