Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 15m at 4:58 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:23 pm (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - May 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:027.91:327.07:161.07:131.06:378:03Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:517.82:247.08:031.18:051.26:368:04Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:457.73:187.28:551.09:061.26:358:05Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:417.74:147.69:520.910:121.16:348:06Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:397.85:118.110:510.511:190.86:338:06Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:397.96:108.611:480.16:328:07Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:398.17:089.212:220.412:43-0.36:318:08Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:388.38:049.81:21-0.11:37-0.86:308:08Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:338.58:5710.22:18-0.52:30-1.16:298:09New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:278.69:5010.43:13-0.83:23-1.36:298:10New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:218.610:4310.44:07-1.04:16-1.36:288:11New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:178.511:3810.14:59-0.95:08-1.16:278:11Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:158.35:51-0.86:01-0.86:268:12Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:359.61:178.16:43-0.56:56-0.36:268:13Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:359.12:207.97:38-0.17:540.16:258:13First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:358.73:207.98:350.28:560.56:248:14First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:328.34:177.99:330.410:000.76:248:15First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:258.05:108.010:290.511:020.86:238:15First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:177.86:028.211:210.411:580.76:228:16Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:087.66:528.412:090.46:228:17Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:577.67:378.612:490.612:530.36:218:17Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:447.68:198.71:360.51:350.36:218:18Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:277.68:598.82:200.42:150.36:208:19Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:097.69:368.83:020.32:550.36:208:19Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:497.510:128.83:420.33:330.36:198:20Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:277.410:478.64:200.34:120.46:198:21Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:047.311:218.44:580.34:500.46:198:21Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:417.211:568.25:350.45:280.66:188:22Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:207.16:120.56:080.76:188:23Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:358.11:047.16:520.66:520.86:178:23Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:217.91:557.37:360.57:420.96:178:24Third Quarter31Mon
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 8:10 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 5% 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 (5% 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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