Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 6m at 3:14 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:047.72:398.37:411.88:352.16:176:09First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:557.73:308.38:362.09:292.06:176:08First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:467.84:218.39:341.910:211.96:186:06Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:387.95:128.410:301.811:101.66:196:05Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:298.26:028.611:231.511:551.36:196:04Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:188.66:478.812:121.36:206:02Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:028.97:298.912:381.012:591.06:216:01Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:449.38:099.01:210.71:450.86:216:00Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:239.68:489.02:030.42:300.66:225:59Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:039.89:288.92:460.23:160.66:235:57Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:459.910:108.83:300.14:020.66:235:56Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:319.910:588.64:150.14:490.76:245:55Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:239.811:548.45:020.25:390.86:255:54Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:229.65:540.46:341.06:265:53Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:578.31:269.46:510.67:341.16:265:51Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:048.32:309.47:540.78:381.16:275:50Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:088.53:329.49:010.89:420.96:285:49Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:118.74:349.410:080.610:430.76:295:48Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:139.15:339.411:100.411:380.46:295:47Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:129.56:299.512:080.26:305:46Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:059.87:199.512:290.11:010.06:315:45New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:5410.08:069.41:170.01:520.06:325:44New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:3910.18:519.32:030.02:400.06:325:42New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:2210.09:349.02:470.13:260.26:335:41New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:039.710:168.73:290.34:080.56:345:40Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:459.410:598.34:090.64:500.86:355:39Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:279.011:448.04:480.95:301.26:365:38Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:138.65:281.36:121.56:365:37Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:337.71:038.36:101.66:571.86:375:36First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:247.61:548.16:571.87:461.96:385:35First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:157.62:448.07:502.08:381.96:395:35First 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 6:30 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 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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