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 21m at 8:08 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:577.710:128.43:490.13:470.16:116:43Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:307.410:448.44:270.34:220.26:106:43Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:077.311:238.35:050.45:000.36:096:44Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:507.15:470.75:430.56:076:45Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:128.112:437.06:360.86:340.66:066:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:118.01:447.07:331.07:360.76:056:46Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:178.02:497.28:370.98:460.76:046:47Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:248.13:547.69:420.79:580.56:026:47Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:328.35:008.110:450.211:070.16:016:48Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:378.56:038.811:42-0.36:006:49Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:378.87:009.412:09-0.412:35-0.85:596:49Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:329.07:539.91:06-0.81:26-1.15:576:50New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:239.08:4310.22:01-1.02:16-1.35:566:51New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:128.89:3110.22:54-1.13:04-1.25:556:52New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:018.510:199.93:44-0.93:51-1.05:546:52Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:518.111:089.44:32-0.64:37-0.65:536:53Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:437.711:598.85:20-0.15:240.05:516:54Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:387.36:080.46:140.55:506:54Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:548.31:367.07:000.97:081.05:496:55First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:507.92:326.97:561.38:071.45:486:56First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:457.63:276.98:541.59:101.55:476:56First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:397.44:217.19:501.410:111.45:466:57First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:327.45:147.410:401.311:061.25:456:58Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:247.46:047.711:251.011:561.05:446:59Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:137.56:488.112:060.85:436:59Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:587.68:298.412:410.71:460.66:418:00Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:397.79:068.72:240.52:240.46:408:01Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:187.79:418.83:060.33:020.36:398:01Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:557.710:148.93:470.33:410.26:388:02Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:317.610:488.94:280.24:200.26:378:03Full Moon30Thu
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 11:25 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 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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