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 5h 44m 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 - Dec 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:019.25:37-0.26:110.17:065:18Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:388.01:018.96:320.07:060.17:075:18Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:418.12:028.77:340.28:050.17:075:18Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:448.33:028.68:390.39:060.17:085:18Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:458.54:018.49:450.310:07-0.17:095:18Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:478.85:028.410:500.111:05-0.37:105:18Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:479.16:018.311:49-0.17:115:18Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:439.36:568.412:00-0.512:44-0.37:115:18Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:359.57:478.412:52-0.61:36-0.57:125:18New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:239.58:348.31:42-0.62:25-0.57:135:18New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:079.49:198.22:29-0.63:11-0.47:145:19New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:509.210:038.03:14-0.43:54-0.37:145:19New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:318.810:457.83:56-0.24:34-0.17:155:19Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:128.511:297.54:360.15:130.27:165:19Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:558.15:160.55:520.57:165:20Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:157.312:407.75:570.86:330.77:175:20Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:027.21:287.46:411.17:160.97:185:20First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:517.12:167.17:301.38:040.97:185:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:407.23:047.08:261.58:550.97:195:21First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:307.33:556.99:261.49:480.87:195:22First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:217.54:486.910:261.310:420.57:205:22Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:147.85:427.011:221.011:340.27:205:22Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:078.26:347.212:150.67:215:23Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:578.67:237.512:25-0.21:060.27:215:24Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:449.08:107.71:15-0.61:54-0.27:225:24Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:319.38:568.02:04-0.92:43-0.57:225:25Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:179.49:438.12:54-1.13:30-0.87:225:25Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:059.410:338.23:43-1.34:17-0.97:235:26Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:559.311:278.24:33-1.25:04-1.07:235:27Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:489.05:24-1.15:53-0.97:235:27Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:258.112:468.66:19-0.76:46-0.77:245:28Third Quarter31Sun
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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