Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 3:14 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 10m at 9:23 am (8.5 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 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:088.511:288.34:530.55:080.96:587:49Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:438.55:280.65:461.16:587:47Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:028.112:218.56:050.76:261.36:597:46Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:417.91:058.56:440.77:101.46:597:45Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:267.71:568.67:290.88:021.57:007:44Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:207.72:538.78:220.89:011.67:017:42Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:197.73:528.99:210.810:061.47:017:41Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:217.94:549.210:260.611:111.17:027:40Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:248.25:579.511:310.37:037:38Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:308.67:009.912:130.712:34-0.17:037:37Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:329.17:5810.21:110.21:33-0.47:047:36Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:309.78:5310.42:06-0.32:30-0.77:047:34New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:2510.19:4610.42:58-0.63:26-0.97:057:33New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:1810.310:3710.23:49-0.84:19-0.97:067:32New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:1110.311:289.84:39-0.85:11-0.67:067:30Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:0510.15:27-0.66:02-0.27:077:29Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:219.41:009.76:15-0.26:540.37:087:28Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:158.91:569.47:040.37:480.87:087:26First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:118.42:539.07:550.88:441.27:097:25First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:068.13:478.88:511.29:431.57:097:24First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:598.04:398.69:491.410:401.67:107:22First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:527.95:318.610:471.511:341.67:117:21Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:448.06:228.611:421.57:117:20Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:368.26:108.712:221.411:33 AM1.46:126:18Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:248.46:558.812:061.212:191.26:136:17Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:098.77:378.912:481.01:031.16:136:16Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:508.98:168.91:270.81:451.06:146:14Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:289.18:528.92:060.72:260.96:146:13Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:049.29:268.72:440.73:060.96:156:12Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:389.210:008.53:210.63:451.06:166:10Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 12:18 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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