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 2h 43m 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 - Jul 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:448.91:148.16:50-0.67:05-0.16:208:34Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:418.62:148.37:41-0.68:040.26:208:34Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:388.33:138.58:34-0.59:070.46:218:34Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:358.04:108.79:30-0.510:130.56:218:33Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:327.75:078.810:28-0.411:190.56:228:33Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:307.46:058.911:26-0.46:228:33Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:297.37:029.012:210.412:23-0.36:228:33Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:287.37:569.01:170.31:17-0.36:238:33Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:227.38:469.02:100.22:09-0.36:248:33New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:127.49:329.02:590.22:58-0.26:248:32New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:597.410:158.83:450.23:45-0.16:258:32New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:447.410:568.64:270.24:300.16:258:32New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:277.311:368.45:060.35:120.36:268:31Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:097.25:420.45:520.66:268:31Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:168.012:537.26:170.56:330.96:278:31Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:577.71:377.26:510.77:151.26:278:30Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:417.42:227.27:280.88:021.46:288:30First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:267.13:087.38:090.88:531.66:298:30First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:136.93:537.58:540.99:501.66:298:29First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:016.84:417.79:450.910:491.66:308:29First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:516.85:337.910:410.811:471.36:308:28Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:466.86:298.211:390.66:318:27Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:437.07:248.612:431.012:360.36:328:27Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:387.38:169.01:360.61:320.06:328:26Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:317.79:079.42:270.22:26-0.46:338:26Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:238.19:569.63:17-0.23:20-0.66:348:25Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:148.410:459.64:06-0.64:13-0.76:348:24Full Moon27Mon
28Tue11:068.711:359.44:53-0.85:05-0.76:358:24Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:008.85:40-1.05:58-0.66:368:23Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:289.112:578.96:28-0.96:52-0.26:368:22Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:238.71:559.07:17-0.87:490.26:378:21Third Quarter31Fri
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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