Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 47m at 11:40 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:37 am (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Apr 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:348.45:157.710:500.411:150.17:117:43First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:418.56:228.111:530.17:107:43Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:458.67:238.712:20-0.312:50-0.37:097:44Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:438.88:189.21:19-0.61:43-0.67:077:45Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:358.99:079.52:14-0.92:32-0.97:067:45Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:238.99:539.73:06-1.03:18-0.97:057:46Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:088.810:379.63:54-1.04:03-0.87:047:47Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:518.511:189.34:40-0.84:45-0.67:027:47Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:348.15:24-0.55:25-0.27:017:48Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:008.912:187.76:060.06:050.27:007:49Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:448.51:057.36:490.46:450.76:597:49Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:318.01:557.07:330.97:291.16:577:50Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:227.62:476.98:211.28:191.46:567:51Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:157.43:406.89:131.49:171.66:557:51Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:097.24:336.910:091.510:191.66:547:52Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:037.25:277.211:031.311:201.56:537:53Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:577.36:207.511:541.16:527:54Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:497.47:107.912:161.212:410.76:507:54Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:377.67:558.41:070.81:250.46:497:55Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:217.88:378.81:550.52:080.16:487:56New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:028.09:179.22:410.22:52-0.26:477:56New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:438.09:579.53:27-0.13:35-0.46:467:57New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:238.010:389.64:12-0.24:20-0.56:457:58New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:078.011:249.54:57-0.35:05-0.56:447:58Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:557.85:44-0.25:53-0.46:437:59Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:149.312:507.76:330.06:45-0.26:428:00Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:119.11:537.67:260.17:420.16:418:01First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:158.82:597.78:240.38:460.36:408:01First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:198.64:037.99:270.39:540.46:398:02First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:218.55:068.210:300.211:010.36:388:03First Quarter30Tue
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 2:38 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 71% 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 (71% 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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