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 4h 15m 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 - Mar 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:268.25:037.410:460.211:08-0.66:516:20Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:358.66:117.911:49-0.36:506:21Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:389.07:118.512:10-1.112:46-0.86:496:22Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:369.38:069.01:08-1.51:39-1.36:486:22Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:289.58:589.42:04-1.82:30-1.66:466:23Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:189.59:489.52:56-1.93:18-1.76:456:24Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:069.210:369.43:47-1.84:04-1.56:446:25Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:548.811:259.04:35-1.54:49-1.26:436:25Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:438.35:23-1.05:33-0.76:416:26Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:168.612:347.86:12-0.46:20-0.26:406:27Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:098.11:267.37:040.27:090.46:396:28Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:027.72:207.07:590.78:050.86:386:28Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:577.43:146.88:581.09:051.16:366:29Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:527.34:096.89:571.110:061.16:356:30Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:487.35:056.910:521.011:030.96:346:30Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:437.45:597.211:410.711:540.76:336:31Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:347.66:477.512:260.56:316:32Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:197.87:317.912:400.41:070.26:306:33Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:598.08:108.21:240.21:460.06:296:33New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:368.18:468.42:050.02:24-0.26:276:34New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:118.19:208.62:45-0.23:01-0.36:266:35New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:448.09:538.63:24-0.23:38-0.46:256:35New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:177.810:288.74:03-0.24:16-0.36:246:36Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:537.711:098.64:43-0.14:56-0.36:226:37Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:367.511:568.55:250.15:40-0.16:216:37Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:287.36:130.36:300.16:206:38Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:538.41:297.27:080.57:290.26:186:39First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:568.32:357.38:110.68:350.36:176:39First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:028.33:427.59:190.59:450.16:166:40First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:098.44:507.910:260.210:53-0.26:146:41Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:168.75:568.511:27-0.211:55-0.66:136:41Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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