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 2h 06m 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 - Mar 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:458.03:037.28:440.28:560.36:506:21Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:457.84:017.09:480.410:000.46:496:21Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:457.65:007.010:490.411:010.46:486:22Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:437.75:577.211:420.311:550.36:476:23Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:357.86:477.512:300.16:456:24Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:218.07:327.812:430.11:13-0.16:446:24Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:028.18:138.01:27-0.11:53-0.26:436:25New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:408.28:508.22:08-0.22:30-0.36:426:26New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:168.19:258.22:47-0.23:06-0.36:416:27New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:508.09:588.23:23-0.23:40-0.36:396:27New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:227.810:308.13:59-0.14:14-0.26:386:28Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:547.511:038.04:340.14:480.06:376:29Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:277.211:407.95:090.35:240.16:356:29Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:067.05:480.56:040.36:346:30Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:257.812:536.96:330.76:510.46:336:31First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:177.81:496.87:260.97:480.56:326:32First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:167.82:506.98:290.98:540.56:306:32First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:188.03:557.29:360.710:020.26:296:33First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:248.25:027.610:420.411:08-0.26:286:34Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:308.66:068.211:43-0.26:266:34Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:329.07:058.912:09-0.812:39-0.76:256:35Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:299.48:009.51:07-1.31:32-1.26:246:36Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:229.68:529.92:02-1.62:23-1.56:236:37Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:139.69:4310.02:55-1.83:13-1.66:216:37Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:039.410:349.93:47-1.84:01-1.56:206:38Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:559.011:269.54:37-1.54:49-1.26:196:39Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:488.55:28-1.05:37-0.76:176:39Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:229.012:448.06:20-0.46:29-0.16:166:40Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:198.61:427.67:160.17:250.46:156:41Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:188.12:397.48:150.58:260.86:146:41Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:147.83:357.29:160.89:301.06:126:42Third 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 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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