Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 32m at 11:13 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:48 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Apr 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:208.46:007.811:320.211:50-0.26:126:42Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:238.66:578.312:26-0.16:116:43Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:178.87:488.812:47-0.51:15-0.46:096:44Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:048.98:339.11:39-0.82:01-0.66:086:44Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:488.99:159.22:28-0.82:43-0.66:076:45Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:298.79:559.23:13-0.73:23-0.56:056:46Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:088.310:339.03:56-0.54:00-0.36:046:46Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:487.911:118.64:37-0.24:360.16:036:47Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:297.511:518.25:160.25:110.56:026:48Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:137.15:570.75:490.96:006:48Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:357.91:016.86:401.16:301.25:596:49Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:257.51:536.67:281.47:201.55:586:50Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:197.32:466.68:231.68:181.75:576:50Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:147.23:406.69:211.69:231.65:566:51Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:117.34:356.910:171.410:261.45:546:52Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:087.45:307.311:091.111:241.05:536:53Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:017.76:207.811:570.75:526:53Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:498.07:068.412:160.612:420.35:516:54Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:338.27:498.91:060.21:26-0.15:506:55New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:158.48:319.31:54-0.12:10-0.45:496:55New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:578.49:139.62:41-0.42:54-0.65:476:56New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:418.39:589.73:29-0.53:39-0.75:466:57New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:288.110:469.64:17-0.44:26-0.65:456:57Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:207.811:419.35:06-0.25:15-0.45:446:58Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:207.55:590.06:090.05:436:59Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:439.01:277.46:570.47:100.35:427:00First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:498.73:357.49:010.69:170.56:418:00First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:558.54:407.510:070.610:270.56:408:01First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:598.45:447.811:110.511:340.46:398:02First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:018.46:448.312:090.26:388:02Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 2:30 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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