Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 11:04 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 27m at 4:43 pm (8.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Oct 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:219.67:4310.312:550.11:19-0.36:176:08New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:1410.18:3410.31:46-0.22:14-0.56:186:07New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:0610.49:2310.02:35-0.53:07-0.56:186:06New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:5610.410:129.63:23-0.53:58-0.36:196:04Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:4610.311:029.14:09-0.34:480.16:206:03Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:389.911:548.64:540.15:380.66:206:02Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:329.45:400.66:301.16:216:00Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:488.11:289.06:291.17:251.66:225:59First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:457.82:248.77:231.68:231.96:225:58First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:407.63:178.58:221.99:222.06:235:57First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:337.64:118.49:232.010:171.96:245:56First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:277.75:038.410:221.911:071.86:255:54Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:197.95:538.511:151.811:511.56:255:53Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:098.26:398.612:031.66:265:52Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:548.57:218.712:311.312:481.46:275:51Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:358.87:598.71:101.11:301.26:275:50Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:139.18:368.61:480.92:121.16:285:48Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:489.29:108.52:250.82:521.16:295:47Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:229.39:438.33:020.73:321.16:305:46Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:579.310:188.03:400.74:121.26:305:45Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:359.310:577.84:190.84:541.36:315:44Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:209.211:457.65:010.95:391.56:325:43Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:149.15:481.06:311.66:335:42Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:447.51:169.06:421.27:311.76:345:41Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:517.52:229.07:451.28:361.66:345:40Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:587.83:269.18:541.19:411.36:355:39Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:038.24:299.310:030.910:420.96:365:38Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:088.75:319.411:080.511:390.46:375:37Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:099.36:299.612:080.16:385:36Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:059.97:229.712:310.01:04-0.26:385:35New Moon30Sat
31Sun7:5610.38:129.61:21-0.31:58-0.36:395:34New Moon31Sun
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 7:53 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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