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 4h 48m 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 - Jul 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:437.14:237.69:350.610:301.36:208:34First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:347.05:158.010:300.511:321.16:208:34Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:297.06:128.411:280.26:218:33Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:287.17:118.812:320.812:260.06:218:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:287.38:089.21:290.41:24-0.36:228:33Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:257.69:039.62:240.02:22-0.66:228:33Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:217.99:589.73:18-0.43:18-0.86:238:33Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:178.110:529.84:11-0.74:14-1.06:238:33Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:148.311:479.65:01-0.95:09-0.96:248:33Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:128.45:51-1.06:03-0.76:248:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:439.21:118.56:40-0.96:58-0.46:258:32Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:398.82:118.67:31-0.87:560.16:258:32Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:358.43:088.68:23-0.58:580.56:268:31Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:297.94:028.69:17-0.310:020.76:268:31Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:227.54:548.610:12-0.111:040.96:278:31Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:157.25:478.511:060.16:288:30Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:097.06:408.512:030.912:000.26:288:30Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:037.07:308.512:560.812:500.26:298:29Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:547.08:168.61:440.81:380.36:298:29Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:417.18:598.62:290.72:240.36:308:28New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:257.29:408.63:110.73:080.36:318:28New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:067.210:188.53:500.63:500.46:318:27New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:457.210:558.44:270.64:310.56:328:27New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:237.211:318.25:010.65:090.66:338:26Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:597.25:340.65:480.86:338:26Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:077.912:367.26:070.66:271.06:348:25Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:447.71:167.36:420.67:101.26:358:24Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:267.52:017.57:200.67:581.46:358:24First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:137.32:507.78:040.68:541.56:368:23First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:047.23:438.08:550.69:561.56:368:22First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:587.14:408.39:540.511:011.36:378:21First Quarter31Thu
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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