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 2h 01m 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 - Apr 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:497.65:287.411:000.911:180.76:116:43Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:437.76:207.711:490.76:106:43Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:327.87:058.012:090.512:310.56:086:44Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:157.97:468.312:550.31:100.36:076:45Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:558.08:238.61:380.11:460.26:066:45Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:338.08:578.72:180.02:220.16:056:46Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:097.99:308.62:570.02:560.16:036:47Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:437.810:008.53:340.13:300.26:026:47Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:177.510:318.44:100.24:040.36:016:48Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:517.311:058.24:460.44:390.46:006:49Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:297.111:458.15:240.75:180.65:586:50Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:137.06:060.96:020.75:576:50Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:347.91:077.06:541.06:540.95:566:51Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:337.92:067.17:511.07:570.95:556:52Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:357.93:077.48:530.99:070.85:546:52Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:398.04:107.99:550.510:170.55:526:53Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:438.25:138.510:550.111:220.15:516:54Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:478.56:149.211:51-0.45:506:54Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:468.77:109.812:23-0.412:44-0.95:496:55Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:408.98:0310.21:20-0.81:36-1.25:486:56New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:338.98:5410.42:15-1.02:27-1.45:476:56New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:258.89:4510.33:08-1.13:18-1.35:466:57New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:188.510:3710.04:00-0.94:08-1.15:456:58Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:128.211:319.54:50-0.64:58-0.65:436:59Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:107.85:41-0.25:49-0.15:426:59Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:288.92:107.57:330.37:440.46:418:00First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:268.43:107.48:290.78:440.96:408:01First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:238.04:067.39:281.09:471.16:398:01First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:177.75:007.410:251.010:491.26:388:02First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:097.65:537.611:181.011:461.16:378:03Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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