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 4h 31m 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 - Jun 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:067.78:419.01:570.11:58-0.16:178:24Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:497.79:209.02:430.12:390.06:178:25Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:317.69:589.03:260.13:190.16:178:25Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:117.410:358.84:080.13:580.36:168:26Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:517.211:118.54:470.34:360.46:168:26Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:307.011:498.25:240.45:130.66:168:27Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:116.86:010.65:500.86:168:27Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:298.012:546.76:390.86:301.06:168:28Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:127.71:416.77:190.97:141.26:168:28Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:597.52:306.88:031.08:041.36:168:29Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:487.43:207.08:510.99:021.46:168:29Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:387.44:107.49:420.710:041.36:168:30Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:297.45:027.910:350.511:081.06:168:30Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:247.45:578.411:300.16:168:30Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:217.56:538.912:100.712:24-0.26:168:31Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:197.67:479.41:080.31:17-0.56:168:31Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:157.88:419.82:05-0.12:11-0.86:168:31New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:107.99:3510.03:01-0.43:06-1.06:168:32New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:067.910:3010.03:55-0.64:01-1.16:168:32New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:037.911:269.84:49-0.74:56-1.06:168:32Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:037.95:41-0.75:50-0.86:168:32Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:259.51:067.86:33-0.66:46-0.56:178:33Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:259.12:107.97:27-0.47:45-0.16:178:33Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:258.73:108.08:22-0.28:470.26:178:33First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:218.44:068.19:18-0.19:500.56:178:33First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:138.05:008.210:130.010:520.66:188:33First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:047.75:518.411:060.111:500.66:188:33Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:557.46:428.511:550.16:188:34Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:467.37:298.612:430.512:410.16:198:34Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:347.28:128.71:310.41:260.26:198:34Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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