Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:53 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 55m at 9:46 pm (9.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Aug 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:418.52:268.67:32-0.38:090.46:378:21First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:338.13:198.48:220.19:060.86:388:20First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:247.74:098.39:140.510:041.16:398:19First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:147.54:598.210:070.711:011.26:398:19First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:047.35:498.211:010.811:551.26:408:18Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:567.36:408.311:520.86:418:17Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:487.37:288.412:441.012:410.76:418:16Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:387.58:138.61:290.91:270.66:428:15Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:247.68:558.72:120.72:120.56:438:14Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:067.89:348.72:530.52:550.56:438:13Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:467.910:108.73:320.43:360.46:448:12Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:238.010:448.54:100.34:170.56:458:11Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:588.111:188.44:470.24:570.56:458:10Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:358.211:538.25:240.25:370.66:468:09Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:158.36:020.26:200.86:478:08Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:348.01:018.46:430.27:071.06:478:07Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:227.81:558.57:290.38:011.16:488:06Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:187.72:538.78:220.39:021.26:498:05Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:187.73:548.99:220.310:091.16:498:04Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:217.74:579.110:260.211:160.96:508:03Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:267.96:019.411:32-0.16:518:02Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:338.27:059.712:190.512:35-0.46:518:00Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:378.68:0510.01:180.11:34-0.66:527:59Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:369.19:0010.12:13-0.32:32-0.96:537:58New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:319.49:5110.13:06-0.63:27-0.96:537:57New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:249.610:419.93:56-0.74:19-0.86:547:56New Moon26Fri
27Sat11:159.611:299.54:43-0.75:10-0.66:557:54Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:059.45:29-0.55:58-0.16:557:53Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:189.112:569.16:13-0.26:470.46:567:52Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:078.61:488.86:570.37:370.96:567:51Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:588.12:408.67:430.78:301.36:577:50First Quarter31Wed
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 12:49 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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