Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 23m at 2:18 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:54 pm (9.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Jul 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:158.32:588.08:21-0.28:570.46:208:34First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:138.23:568.39:18-0.310:010.36:208:34First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:118.24:568.710:18-0.411:070.26:218:33First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:118.15:579.011:19-0.66:218:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:148.16:599.412:10-0.112:19-0.86:218:33Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:168.27:589.61:10-0.41:17-0.96:228:33Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:158.38:549.82:07-0.72:13-1.06:228:33Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:118.49:479.83:02-0.93:07-1.06:238:33Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:048.410:389.63:54-1.04:00-0.96:238:33Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:568.311:279.34:43-0.94:50-0.76:248:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:488.15:29-0.75:38-0.36:248:32Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:158.912:388.06:14-0.56:250.16:258:32Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:048.41:297.86:58-0.27:120.66:268:31Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:528.02:207.77:420.18:011.06:268:31Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:417.73:087.78:280.48:541.36:278:31Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:287.43:557.79:150.69:481.46:278:30Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:157.24:427.810:030.610:441.56:288:30Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:047.15:317.910:530.611:381.36:298:30Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:547.06:208.111:430.56:298:29Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:467.17:098.412:281.212:320.46:308:29Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:357.27:568.61:160.91:190.26:308:28Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:227.38:398.82:020.72:060.16:318:28New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:057.59:219.02:460.42:52-0.16:328:27New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:467.610:019.13:290.23:38-0.26:328:26New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:277.810:429.14:120.04:24-0.36:338:26New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:097.911:259.14:55-0.25:10-0.36:348:25Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:558.15:37-0.35:57-0.26:348:24Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:128.912:468.26:22-0.46:470.06:358:24Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:038.71:438.37:09-0.47:420.26:368:23First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:008.52:438.58:01-0.38:420.36:368:22First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:588.33:428.78:58-0.29:460.46:378:22First Quarter31Thu
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 5:36 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 2% 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 (2% 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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