Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 11:30 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:22 pm (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Jan 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:397.96:486.912:400.57:245:29Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:248.07:337.012:350.21:240.47:245:30New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:068.28:157.11:190.12:050.27:255:31New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:448.38:547.22:01-0.12:450.07:255:31New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:208.39:307.32:42-0.23:23-0.17:255:32New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:548.210:057.33:22-0.34:00-0.27:255:33Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:278.110:427.44:01-0.34:36-0.27:255:34Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:047.911:227.44:41-0.25:14-0.37:255:35Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:457.75:24-0.15:56-0.37:255:36Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:107.512:337.56:120.16:42-0.27:255:36First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:047.71:297.27:070.47:35-0.27:255:37First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:037.82:297.08:110.58:35-0.27:255:38First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:058.03:336.99:220.59:40-0.37:255:39First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:108.24:426.910:330.310:46-0.67:245:40Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:188.55:527.111:390.011:49-0.97:245:41Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:258.86:567.512:39-0.47:245:42Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:269.27:557.912:49-1.31:35-0.87:245:43Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:219.48:498.11:46-1.62:28-1.17:245:43Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:129.49:408.32:39-1.73:16-1.37:235:44Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:599.210:288.33:30-1.64:02-1.37:235:45Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:458.811:168.14:18-1.44:45-1.17:235:46Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:308.35:05-1.05:26-0.87:225:47Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:047.912:167.85:51-0.56:08-0.47:225:48Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:537.61:037.36:390.16:500.07:215:49Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:427.41:516.97:300.67:360.47:215:50Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:317.22:416.58:250.98:260.67:205:51Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:217.03:326.39:241.19:210.87:205:52Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:147.04:266.210:221.110:180.77:195:53Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:107.15:226.311:170.911:130.67:195:54Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:067.36:176.512:070.77:185:55Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:567.57:066.812:040.312:520.47:175:56Waning Crescent31Wed
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 2:56 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 79% 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 Waxing Gibbous (79% 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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