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 5h 56m 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 - Mar 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:208.09:427.82:59-0.33:14-0.16:506:20Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:537.810:127.83:36-0.23:45-0.16:496:21Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:257.610:417.84:12-0.14:160.06:486:22Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:577.311:137.74:480.14:490.16:476:23Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:327.111:497.65:250.45:230.26:466:23Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:146.86:060.66:040.36:446:24Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:367.61:046.76:540.96:530.56:436:25Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:327.52:026.67:531.17:530.66:426:26Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:367.53:056.79:001.09:030.56:416:26Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:457.74:126.910:080.810:160.36:396:27Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:558.05:207.411:120.311:24-0.26:386:28Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:038.46:248.112:09-0.36:376:29Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:028.97:218.812:26-0.71:03-0.86:366:29Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:569.28:149.41:23-1.21:53-1.36:346:30New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:469.39:049.82:18-1.52:42-1.66:336:31New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:359.29:539.93:10-1.63:29-1.76:326:32New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:238.910:439.74:01-1.44:16-1.56:316:32Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:138.411:339.34:50-1.05:02-1.16:296:33Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:067.85:40-0.55:50-0.56:286:34Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:278.81:027.36:320.26:410.16:276:34First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:248.22:016.97:300.77:380.66:256:35First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:227.83:006.78:321.18:411.06:246:36First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:207.53:586.79:361.39:461.16:236:36First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:197.34:576.810:361.310:471.06:216:37Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:167.45:537.111:281.111:410.86:206:38Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:087.56:427.412:120.86:196:38Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:557.77:257.812:290.612:520.66:186:39Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:367.98:048.11:130.31:280.46:166:40Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:158.08:398.31:540.22:040.26:156:41Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:508.09:128.52:340.12:380.16:146:41Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:247.89:428.53:120.03:120.16:126:42Full Moon31Tue
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 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.

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