Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 10:08 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:457.011:578.65:380.65:390.46:378:03Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:266.96:180.76:220.66:368:04Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:438.51:166.87:030.97:110.76:358:05Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:398.42:176.97:551.08:090.86:348:06First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:418.33:217.18:550.99:150.86:338:06First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:448.34:257.59:580.810:240.66:328:07First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:478.45:288.011:000.411:320.36:318:08Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:498.56:318.611:590.06:308:09Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:508.67:299.312:35-0.112:53-0.46:298:09Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:478.78:239.81:34-0.51:46-0.86:298:10Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:418.79:1410.12:30-0.82:36-0.96:288:11Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:328.610:0410.13:23-0.93:26-0.96:278:11Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:228.410:539.94:15-0.84:15-0.76:268:12Full Moon13Fri
14Sat11:128.011:439.55:05-0.65:03-0.46:268:13Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:047.75:53-0.35:510.06:258:13Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:348.912:587.36:410.26:390.56:248:14Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:298.41:557.17:310.67:301.06:248:15Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:257.92:527.08:230.98:261.46:238:16Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:197.63:467.09:171.19:271.66:228:16Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:107.44:377.110:101.210:281.76:228:17Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:007.35:277.411:001.111:261.66:218:18Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:507.26:177.711:460.96:218:18Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:407.27:048.012:191.412:290.76:208:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:277.27:488.41:071.11:110.56:208:20Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:117.28:288.61:510.91:520.46:198:20Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:527.29:068.82:350.72:330.26:198:21New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:327.29:438.93:170.53:140.26:198:21New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:097.110:219.03:590.43:560.16:188:22New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:477.111:008.94:400.44:390.16:188:23New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:287.011:448.85:210.45:230.26:178:23Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:147.06:050.46:100.26:178:24Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 1:25 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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