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 23m at 3:03 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:278.11:458.37:18-0.47:44-0.57:245:29Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:288.12:448.08:22-0.18:44-0.47:245:29Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:298.13:437.79:280.09:46-0.47:245:30Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:308.24:437.510:330.010:46-0.47:255:31Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:328.35:437.511:34-0.211:43-0.57:255:32Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:298.56:407.512:29-0.37:255:32Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:218.67:307.612:35-0.61:19-0.57:255:33New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:078.78:177.71:24-0.72:06-0.67:255:34New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:508.79:007.72:10-0.72:50-0.67:255:35New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:298.59:407.62:54-0.63:30-0.57:255:36New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:078.310:197.53:34-0.54:08-0.47:255:36Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:448.110:587.44:12-0.34:43-0.37:255:37Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:227.711:387.24:490.05:19-0.17:255:38Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:027.45:260.35:550.17:255:39Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:207.012:447.06:050.66:340.37:255:40First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:057.01:296.86:490.87:170.47:245:41First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:537.02:176.67:401.08:070.57:245:42First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:427.03:086.58:391.19:030.47:245:43First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:357.24:036.59:421.010:020.27:245:44First Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:327.55:016.610:450.811:01-0.17:235:45Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:317.86:016.911:440.311:57-0.57:235:45Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:288.36:567.312:38-0.27:235:46Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:218.87:487.812:52-1.01:30-0.77:225:47Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:129.28:388.21:45-1.42:21-1.17:225:48Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:019.59:288.52:37-1.83:10-1.57:215:49Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:509.510:198.63:28-1.93:58-1.67:215:50Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:419.311:128.64:19-1.94:45-1.77:205:51Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:339.05:10-1.75:34-1.57:205:52Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:088.512:288.56:03-1.26:25-1.27:195:53Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:088.31:268.07:01-0.87:20-0.87:195:54Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:098.12:257.68:03-0.38:19-0.57:185:55Third Quarter31Wed
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 6:13 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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