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 3h 48m 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 - Dec 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:598.811:247.24:360.35:150.77:065:18Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:498.75:230.36:020.77:075:18Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:197.312:468.66:150.56:540.77:085:18Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:217.41:458.57:140.67:500.67:095:18Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:247.72:448.48:190.68:500.47:105:18Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:248.13:438.39:270.59:490.17:105:18Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:268.54:438.210:330.310:48-0.27:115:18Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:279.05:438.111:350.011:44-0.47:125:18Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:269.46:418.112:33-0.27:135:18Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:219.67:368.112:37-0.61:28-0.47:135:18New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:139.78:278.11:30-0.72:21-0.57:145:19New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:029.69:168.02:21-0.73:11-0.57:155:19New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:509.410:047.83:10-0.63:58-0.37:155:19New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:389.010:527.53:57-0.34:42-0.17:165:19Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:258.511:417.34:420.05:250.37:175:20Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:128.15:260.46:080.67:175:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:317.11:017.66:120.86:520.87:185:20First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:227.01:497.37:001.27:381.07:185:21First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:136.92:377.07:541.58:261.17:195:21First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:027.03:256.88:531.69:161.07:195:22First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:517.24:166.69:531.610:060.97:205:22Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:427.45:086.610:501.410:560.77:205:23Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:347.66:016.611:431.211:440.57:215:23Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:237.96:506.712:320.97:215:24Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:108.27:366.812:310.31:190.77:225:24Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:548.58:187.01:180.02:040.47:225:25Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:368.78:597.12:04-0.32:480.17:225:26Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:188.89:417.22:51-0.53:31-0.17:235:26Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:028.910:257.33:37-0.64:14-0.27:235:27Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:478.811:137.44:23-0.74:58-0.37:235:28Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:368.65:11-0.65:43-0.37:245:28Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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