Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 11:30 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 02m at 5:37 am (6.9 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 - Jul 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:278.310:509.94:09-0.94:19-1.26:208:34New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:258.311:449.65:01-1.05:13-1.16:208:34Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:228.35:50-0.96:06-0.86:218:34Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:389.21:218.36:39-0.76:59-0.36:218:33Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:328.72:188.27:27-0.47:550.26:228:33First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:258.23:128.28:17-0.18:530.66:228:33First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:167.84:028.29:080.19:520.96:238:33First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:057.44:518.19:590.410:501.06:238:33First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:547.25:408.110:500.511:451.06:248:33Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:447.06:308.211:400.56:248:32Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:357.07:188.312:360.912:280.56:258:32Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:267.08:048.41:230.81:140.56:258:32Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:137.18:478.52:070.71:590.46:268:31Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:577.29:278.52:490.52:420.46:268:31Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:387.310:058.53:300.43:240.36:278:31Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:177.310:408.44:090.34:050.36:288:30Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:547.411:148.34:460.34:450.46:288:30Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:317.511:488.15:220.25:250.56:298:29Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:107.65:590.26:070.66:298:29Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:267.912:547.76:370.16:520.76:308:28Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:117.81:448.07:200.17:420.96:318:28Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:027.62:398.28:080.18:411.06:318:27Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:587.53:368.59:030.19:461.06:328:27Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:587.44:368.810:030.010:540.96:338:26Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:007.45:399.111:07-0.26:338:26Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:077.56:449.412:010.612:11-0.46:348:25Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:147.87:479.71:030.21:12-0.76:358:24Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:168.18:459.92:02-0.22:11-0.96:358:24New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:158.49:4010.02:57-0.53:08-1.16:368:23New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:118.710:329.83:49-0.74:03-1.16:368:22New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:058.811:229.54:38-0.84:55-0.96:378:21Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 8:33 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 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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