Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 11:40 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 5:32 pm (8.0 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 - May 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:228.46:078.611:300.06:378:03Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:228.47:059.012:050.012:25-0.26:368:04Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:198.47:589.31:03-0.21:17-0.46:358:05Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:108.48:469.51:56-0.42:05-0.56:348:06Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:588.49:309.62:47-0.52:50-0.56:338:06Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:428.210:119.53:34-0.53:34-0.46:328:07Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:258.010:519.24:19-0.34:16-0.16:318:08Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:077.811:318.95:01-0.14:560.26:308:08Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:497.55:410.25:350.56:308:09Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:128.512:347.36:200.56:140.86:298:10Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:558.11:217.07:000.86:561.26:288:11Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:437.72:126.97:421.17:421.46:278:11Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:337.53:037.08:291.28:341.66:268:12Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:247.33:537.19:181.29:331.76:268:13Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:147.24:437.410:101.110:341.66:258:13Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:047.25:337.711:020.911:341.36:248:14Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:577.26:248.111:530.66:248:15Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:497.37:148.612:301.012:420.36:238:16Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:397.58:019.11:220.61:31-0.16:238:16Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:287.78:489.52:130.32:19-0.46:228:17New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:157.99:349.73:03-0.13:09-0.66:218:18New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:028.010:229.93:52-0.33:59-0.86:218:18New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:538.011:129.84:42-0.54:49-0.86:208:19Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:468.05:31-0.55:41-0.76:208:20Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:069.612:457.96:21-0.56:34-0.56:198:20Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:059.31:498.07:13-0.37:32-0.26:198:21Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:068.92:538.18:09-0.28:340.16:198:21First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:068.63:538.39:07-0.19:390.36:188:22First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:048.44:518.510:06-0.110:450.36:188:23First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:008.15:488.711:04-0.211:470.26:188:23Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:577.96:448.911:58-0.26:178:24Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 8:36 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 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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