Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 9:05 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:557.84:186.710:180.410:22-0.27:175:56Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:078.05:286.811:260.111:29-0.57:175:57Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:188.46:367.212:27-0.37:165:58Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:218.77:357.612:32-0.81:22-0.77:155:59New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:169.08:298.01:30-1.22:14-1.07:146:00New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:059.19:198.22:24-1.43:02-1.27:146:01New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:519.010:058.33:14-1.43:47-1.37:136:01New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:358.710:508.24:01-1.24:28-1.17:126:02Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:188.211:358.14:46-0.85:08-0.97:116:03Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:007.75:29-0.45:47-0.57:106:04Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:197.812:457.16:130.26:28-0.17:106:05Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:057.51:326.77:000.77:110.47:096:06First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:537.32:216.37:511.17:590.77:086:07First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:437.13:136.18:491.48:540.97:076:08First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:357.04:085.99:501.49:530.97:066:09First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:327.05:066.010:501.310:510.87:056:09Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:317.16:036.211:431.111:460.57:046:10Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:267.46:546.612:310.87:036:11Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:147.87:396.912:360.21:140.57:026:12Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:568.18:187.31:22-0.21:550.17:016:13Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:358.38:557.62:07-0.42:34-0.27:006:14Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:128.49:317.92:50-0.63:12-0.56:596:14Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:488.410:088.13:33-0.73:50-0.66:586:15Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:278.210:488.24:16-0.74:29-0.76:576:16Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:097.911:338.25:00-0.55:10-0.66:566:17Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:567.65:48-0.35:54-0.56:546:18Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:268.212:527.26:420.16:46-0.26:536:18Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:278.01:546.97:440.47:470.16:526:19Third Quarter28Wed
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 12:23 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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