Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 9:05 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 3:03 am (7.4 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 - Jul 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:446.98:058.51:350.81:270.36:208:34Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:306.98:478.62:190.72:100.36:208:34New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:137.09:288.63:010.72:530.36:208:34New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:546.910:078.63:410.63:350.36:218:33New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:336.910:448.54:190.64:160.46:218:33New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:106.911:208.34:550.64:560.46:228:33Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:476.811:578.25:300.65:360.66:228:33Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:256.96:050.56:170.76:238:33Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:368.01:077.16:420.57:010.86:238:33Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:207.81:567.37:230.47:511.06:248:32First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:097.72:487.68:090.38:491.06:248:32First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:027.53:428.09:000.29:521.06:258:32First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:577.44:408.49:580.110:590.96:258:32First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:567.45:418.710:590.06:268:31Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:007.46:469.112:040.612:03-0.26:278:31Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:057.57:499.41:060.21:05-0.56:278:31Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:087.78:509.72:05-0.12:05-0.76:288:30Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:078.09:479.83:02-0.53:04-0.96:288:30Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:058.210:429.83:55-0.74:01-0.96:298:29Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:028.411:359.54:47-0.84:55-0.86:308:29Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:588.45:35-0.85:48-0.56:308:28Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:289.112:538.46:22-0.76:40-0.16:318:28Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:208.61:488.37:09-0.47:330.46:318:27Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:118.12:418.37:56-0.18:290.96:328:27Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:017.73:318.28:450.29:271.26:338:26Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:507.34:198.29:350.510:261.46:338:25Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:387.05:078.110:260.611:221.46:348:25Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:296.85:578.211:170.76:358:24Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:216.86:478.212:151.412:070.76:358:23Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:136.97:368.41:031.312:560.76:368:23Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:027.08:228.51:481.11:420.66:378:22Waning 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 6:04 am — 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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