Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 9:55 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 20m at 3:41 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Aug 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:178.05:53-0.16:060.46:378:21Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:418.31:047.96:330.26:500.96:388:20Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:267.91:527.87:130.47:371.36:398:19Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:127.52:397.87:540.78:261.66:398:18Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:597.13:257.88:380.99:191.86:408:18Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:466.94:127.99:251.110:161.96:418:17Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:346.75:017.910:161.111:121.96:418:16Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:256.75:528.111:091.16:428:15Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:196.76:458.312:061.712:031.06:438:14Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:126.97:358.512:561.512:540.76:448:13Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:017.18:228.81:431.21:440.56:448:12Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:467.49:059.02:280.92:320.36:458:11New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:287.79:469.23:110.63:190.16:458:10New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:108.010:279.33:540.34:060.06:468:09New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:528.311:099.24:360.04:53-0.16:478:08Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:378.511:549.05:17-0.15:400.06:478:07Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:258.76:00-0.26:300.26:488:06Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:438.71:208.86:45-0.17:230.56:498:05Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:378.32:198.87:340.08:230.86:498:04First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:358.03:208.98:290.29:271.06:508:03First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:367.74:228.99:310.410:351.16:518:01First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:387.65:279.010:360.511:410.96:518:00Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:427.66:339.111:420.46:527:59Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:477.77:349.312:420.712:450.36:537:58Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:488.08:299.41:370.51:420.26:537:57Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:428.39:189.42:280.32:360.16:547:56Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:318.510:029.33:160.13:260.16:557:54Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:178.710:449.14:000.14:130.36:557:53Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:598.711:238.84:400.14:570.56:567:52Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:418.65:180.35:380.86:577:51Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:038.412:228.55:550.56:181.26:577:49Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:48 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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