Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 8:48 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 2:42 pm (8.5 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 - Oct 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:369.57:119.912:170.212:380.06:176:08Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:3110.08:0210.01:08-0.21:34-0.26:186:07Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:2210.48:509.81:57-0.42:27-0.26:186:05Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:1110.59:389.52:45-0.53:18-0.16:196:04Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:5910.410:259.13:31-0.44:070.26:206:03Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:4610.111:148.64:16-0.14:550.66:206:02Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:359.65:010.45:421.16:216:00Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:058.112:279.15:460.96:311.66:225:59Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:597.71:218.76:351.37:232.06:225:58Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:557.52:158.57:281.78:192.26:235:57Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:487.43:078.38:261.99:162.36:245:55Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:417.53:598.39:252.010:102.26:255:54Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:347.64:518.310:221.910:581.96:255:53Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:257.95:408.511:151.711:411.76:265:52Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:148.26:278.612:031.46:275:51Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:588.67:098.712:211.412:481.26:275:50Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:388.97:498.71:001.11:321.16:285:48New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:149.28:268.61:390.92:161.06:295:47New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:509.39:038.52:180.82:580.96:305:46New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:259.49:418.42:580.73:410.96:305:45New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:039.410:218.23:390.74:241.06:315:44Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:469.311:088.04:210.75:101.16:325:43Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:389.25:070.86:001.36:335:42Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:037.912:399.05:590.96:551.46:345:41First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:067.81:478.96:581.17:571.46:345:40First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:138.02:529.08:051.19:001.26:355:39First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:178.33:559.09:151.110:020.96:365:38First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:208.74:569.110:230.810:590.46:375:37Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:229.25:559.211:270.511:530.16:385:36Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:209.76:509.312:250.26:385:35Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:1310.17:409.212:43-0.21:190.16:395:34Full Moon31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8669103)

Common Questions About Bluffton, SC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bluffton, SC today?

Slack tide in Bluffton, SC is approximately 5:45 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA