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 5h 46m 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 - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:507.83:318.48:321.19:251.66:587:48First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:407.64:218.39:251.410:211.76:587:47First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:317.55:118.310:211.511:151.76:597:46First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:227.56:038.311:161.47:007:45Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:157.76:548.512:061.612:081.37:007:43Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:067.97:418.712:521.312:571.17:017:42Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:538.28:248.81:361.11:430.97:017:41Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:368.49:038.92:170.82:280.87:027:39Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:158.79:408.92:570.63:110.77:037:38Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:538.910:168.93:370.53:540.67:037:37Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:299.010:518.84:160.34:360.67:047:35Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:089.111:298.64:560.35:190.77:057:34Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:509.25:360.36:030.87:057:33Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:138.412:389.26:200.36:511.07:067:31Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:048.21:359.27:090.57:461.27:067:30Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:048.02:379.28:040.68:481.37:077:29Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:088.03:419.39:060.69:541.37:087:27Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:138.24:449.410:130.611:001.17:087:26Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:188.45:489.611:190.47:097:25Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:248.86:519.812:020.712:230.17:107:23Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:259.27:489.912:590.31:21-0.27:107:22Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:219.78:4010.01:520.02:17-0.37:117:21New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:1310.09:2910.02:42-0.23:10-0.47:117:19New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:0110.110:169.73:30-0.34:00-0.37:127:18New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:4810.010:019.43:15-0.23:48-0.16:136:17Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:339.810:469.03:590.04:340.36:136:15Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:199.411:328.54:400.45:180.86:146:14Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:079.05:220.86:031.26:156:13Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:218.212:578.76:041.26:511.66:156:11First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:127.91:488.46:501.67:411.96:166:10First Quarter30Fri
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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