Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 2m at 12:11 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:18 am (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Jan 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:348.27:447.112:450.11:340.27:245:29New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:148.38:247.21:28-0.12:160.17:245:30New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:528.49:037.22:10-0.22:57-0.17:255:30New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:288.59:407.32:52-0.43:37-0.27:255:31New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:048.410:187.33:34-0.44:16-0.27:255:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:438.410:597.34:15-0.44:56-0.37:255:33Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:268.211:467.34:59-0.45:39-0.37:255:34Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:148.05:45-0.26:25-0.27:255:34Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:407.41:097.86:380.07:16-0.27:255:35First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:397.62:087.67:390.28:13-0.37:255:36First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:397.83:087.48:470.39:14-0.37:255:37First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:418.14:127.29:570.310:17-0.57:255:38Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:468.35:187.211:050.011:18-0.87:255:39Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:518.66:237.312:08-0.37:255:40Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:539.07:237.512:17-1.01:06-0.67:245:40Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:509.28:187.71:13-1.32:00-0.87:245:41Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:429.39:097.82:07-1.42:51-0.97:245:42Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:319.29:587.82:59-1.43:38-0.97:245:43Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:178.910:467.73:47-1.24:22-0.87:235:44Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:038.511:337.54:33-0.95:04-0.57:235:45Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:478.15:18-0.55:45-0.27:235:46Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:207.212:337.66:03-0.16:250.17:225:47Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:097.01:207.26:500.47:070.47:225:48Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:576.92:076.87:410.87:530.67:225:49Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:456.92:566.68:371.08:420.77:215:50Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:356.93:466.49:351.19:350.87:215:51Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:277.04:406.310:331.010:300.77:205:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:227.15:356.411:270.811:220.47:205:52Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:157.46:276.612:170.67:195:53Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:047.77:156.812:130.21:030.37:185:54Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:488.07:587.11:00-0.21:47-0.17:185:55New Moon31Thu
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 3:14 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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