Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 06m at 8:48 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:03 am (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - May 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:417.53:246.68:401.68:541.76:368:04First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:347.44:176.79:331.69:551.76:358:04First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:267.35:097.010:271.510:561.66:348:05First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:197.36:007.311:191.311:541.36:338:06Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:117.46:507.812:071.06:338:07Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:017.57:368.212:471.012:530.66:328:07Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:487.68:198.71:360.71:380.36:318:08Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:337.79:009.12:240.32:220.06:308:09Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:167.89:419.43:110.13:08-0.26:298:09Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:007.910:259.53:59-0.13:55-0.36:288:10Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:477.811:129.44:46-0.24:43-0.36:288:11Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:377.75:34-0.25:32-0.36:278:12Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:059.212:327.66:23-0.16:24-0.16:268:12Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:049.01:357.67:160.07:210.26:258:13Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:088.72:407.78:130.28:240.46:258:14Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:128.53:437.99:130.29:330.66:248:14Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:128.34:438.210:130.110:410.56:248:15Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:118.25:428.611:11-0.111:460.46:238:16Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:088.16:398.912:05-0.36:228:16Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:048.07:319.212:450.212:55-0.46:228:17Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:557.98:199.41:390.11:43-0.56:218:18Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:437.89:039.42:290.02:29-0.46:218:18New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:287.79:459.33:160.03:14-0.36:208:19New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:117.510:259.14:010.13:57-0.16:208:20New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:547.311:048.84:420.24:380.26:198:20New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:367.111:458.55:210.55:190.56:198:21Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:206.95:590.75:580.86:188:22Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:288.11:066.76:360.96:401.16:188:22Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:137.81:566.67:151.17:251.36:188:23Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:027.62:466.77:581.28:151.56:178:23First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:517.43:346.88:431.29:111.66:178:24First Quarter31Sat
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 11:55 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 55% 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 (55% 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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