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 3h 37m 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 - Aug 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:277.58:598.62:180.62:170.56:388:21Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:107.69:398.63:000.52:590.46:388:20Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:507.710:168.63:390.43:410.56:398:19Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:287.810:518.44:160.44:200.56:408:18Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:057.811:248.24:510.44:580.76:408:17Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:407.811:587.95:260.45:360.86:418:17Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:177.86:010.46:151.06:428:16Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:347.712:597.96:380.56:571.26:428:15Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:157.51:468.07:190.57:451.36:438:14Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:047.42:398.28:060.58:421.46:448:13Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:597.33:358.59:010.59:461.46:448:12Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:587.34:358.710:020.410:531.26:458:11Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:007.55:379.111:070.211:580.86:468:10Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:067.76:419.412:11-0.26:468:09Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:118.17:439.812:580.41:12-0.56:478:08Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:128.68:4010.11:55-0.12:10-0.86:488:07New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:109.19:3410.22:49-0.53:07-1.16:488:06New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:059.410:2610.13:41-0.84:02-1.16:498:05New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:599.611:179.84:31-1.04:56-1.06:508:03Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:539.65:19-0.95:48-0.66:508:02Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:099.412:489.46:06-0.76:39-0.26:518:01Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:018.91:459.26:53-0.37:330.46:528:00Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:568.42:408.97:430.28:290.96:527:59First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:508.03:348.78:360.69:281.26:537:58First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:437.74:278.59:310.910:281.46:537:57First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:357.55:198.410:291.111:241.46:547:55Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:287.56:118.411:251.26:557:54Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:217.67:028.512:161.412:171.16:557:53Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:127.77:488.61:021.21:051.06:567:52Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:598.08:318.81:451.01:500.96:577:50Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:428.29:108.82:260.82:330.86:577:49Full Moon31Sat
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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