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 5h 17m 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 - Feb 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:477.65:196.311:090.811:18-0.17:165:57Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:528.16:236.812:100.37:155:58Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:538.67:217.312:18-0.71:05-0.27:155:58Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:499.18:157.81:15-1.21:58-0.87:145:59Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:419.49:068.32:10-1.62:48-1.27:136:00Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:319.59:578.63:03-1.93:36-1.57:136:01Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:209.410:488.73:55-1.94:22-1.67:126:02Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:109.011:428.64:45-1.75:08-1.47:116:03Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:018.45:37-1.35:55-1.17:106:04Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:378.412:557.86:31-0.76:44-0.77:096:05Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:358.21:517.27:30-0.17:38-0.27:086:06Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:337.92:476.88:330.48:380.27:076:07Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:327.63:466.59:400.69:420.57:066:07Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:347.54:466.410:440.710:450.57:066:08Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:367.45:476.411:420.611:430.47:056:09Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:337.56:426.712:320.47:046:10Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:217.77:296.912:340.31:170.27:036:11Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:047.98:127.21:200.11:580.17:026:12New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:428.08:507.42:03-0.12:35-0.17:016:13New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:178.09:267.62:42-0.13:10-0.16:596:13New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:517.99:597.63:19-0.13:43-0.26:586:14New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:227.610:317.63:55-0.14:15-0.16:576:15Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:537.311:037.64:290.14:460.06:566:16Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:247.011:387.65:040.35:190.16:556:17Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:006.75:420.65:560.36:546:17Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:197.512:436.56:240.86:390.46:536:18First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:097.51:366.37:161.17:320.66:526:19First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:067.52:366.28:201.28:360.66:516:20First Quarter28Sat
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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