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 1h 11m 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 - Feb 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:098.03:247.29:080.09:22-0.27:185:56Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:107.84:237.010:130.110:24-0.27:175:57Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:127.85:247.011:140.011:23-0.27:165:58Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:107.96:217.112:09-0.17:155:58Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:028.07:117.312:17-0.312:58-0.37:155:59Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:478.27:577.51:05-0.41:42-0.47:146:00New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:288.28:387.71:50-0.52:24-0.57:136:01New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:068.29:167.72:32-0.53:02-0.57:126:02New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:428.19:527.73:11-0.53:38-0.57:126:03New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:177.910:277.63:47-0.44:12-0.47:116:04Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:517.711:027.54:23-0.24:45-0.37:106:05Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:257.311:387.44:580.05:19-0.17:096:06Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:027.05:340.35:550.17:086:07Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:187.312:436.86:140.56:360.27:076:07First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:037.21:306.67:010.87:240.47:066:08First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:557.32:236.57:570.98:200.47:056:09First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:507.43:206.59:010.99:230.37:046:10First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:507.64:236.710:080.710:280.07:036:11Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:547.95:287.111:120.311:31-0.57:026:12Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:588.36:307.612:10-0.27:016:13Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:578.97:268.212:30-1.01:05-0.87:006:13Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:519.38:198.81:25-1.51:57-1.36:596:14Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:439.69:119.12:19-1.92:47-1.76:586:15Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:339.610:029.33:12-2.13:36-1.86:576:16Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:239.410:549.34:03-2.04:24-1.86:566:17Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:159.011:489.04:54-1.85:12-1.56:556:17Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:098.55:46-1.36:01-1.16:546:18Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:468.71:068.06:41-0.76:55-0.66:536:19Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:468.32:047.57:41-0.27:53-0.16:516:20Third Quarter29Thu
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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