Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 7:47 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 1:45 pm (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - May 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:318.16:168.311:370.46:378:03Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:268.07:088.512:080.512:280.26:368:04Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:167.97:548.81:020.31:130.16:358:05Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:027.98:368.91:500.21:550.16:348:05Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:447.99:159.02:350.12:350.16:338:06Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:257.99:519.03:170.13:130.16:328:07Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:037.810:268.93:570.13:510.26:318:07Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:417.611:018.74:350.24:270.46:318:08Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:187.411:368.45:120.45:030.56:308:09Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:567.25:480.65:390.76:298:10Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:128.212:367.06:250.86:180.96:288:10Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:527.91:216.97:040.97:001.16:278:11Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:387.72:117.07:481.07:501.26:278:12Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:307.63:037.28:381.08:481.36:268:12Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:247.63:577.59:320.89:521.26:258:13Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:197.64:528.010:290.610:581.06:258:14Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:167.75:508.511:250.26:248:15Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:167.86:489.112:020.612:21-0.26:238:15Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:168.07:449.61:020.21:16-0.66:238:16Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:138.28:3810.12:00-0.32:10-0.96:228:17New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:088.49:3210.32:55-0.63:04-1.16:228:17New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:038.410:2610.33:50-0.83:58-1.26:218:18New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:598.411:2110.14:43-0.94:51-1.16:218:19Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:578.25:35-0.85:45-0.96:208:19Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:189.712:598.16:27-0.66:39-0.56:208:20Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:179.22:028.07:20-0.37:37-0.16:198:21Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:178.83:028.08:150.08:380.36:198:21First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:138.43:598.09:120.29:410.66:188:22First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:078.04:538.110:080.310:430.76:188:22First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:587.75:458.311:010.311:410.76:188:23Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:497.56:358.411:500.36:178:24Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 4:46 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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