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 5h 30m 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 - Oct 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:299.29:528.73:060.73:301.07:177:09Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:049.310:268.63:450.64:120.97:177:07Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:409.411:028.44:240.64:531.07:187:06Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:189.411:418.35:040.65:351.17:197:05Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:029.45:460.66:201.27:197:03Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:278.112:549.36:320.77:091.47:207:02Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:228.01:539.27:240.98:061.57:217:01Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:267.92:579.28:230.99:091.57:217:00Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:328.14:019.39:290.910:141.37:226:58Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:378.45:049.410:370.811:170.97:236:57Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:418.86:069.611:430.57:246:56Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:449.37:069.712:160.512:440.27:246:55Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:429.88:019.81:100.11:41-0.17:256:53Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:3610.28:529.82:01-0.22:36-0.37:266:52New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:2610.49:419.72:51-0.33:28-0.37:266:51New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:1410.410:289.43:39-0.34:18-0.27:276:50New Moon16Wed
17Thu11:0010.211:149.04:25-0.15:050.17:286:49Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:479.85:090.25:510.57:296:48Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:018.612:349.45:520.66:361.07:296:46Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:518.21:258.96:361.07:231.47:306:45Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:427.92:178.67:221.58:121.77:316:44First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:367.73:108.38:121.89:041.97:326:43First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:287.74:008.29:072.09:572.07:336:42First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:197.74:508.110:062.110:491.97:336:41First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:107.95:418.111:042.011:381.67:346:40Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:018.16:318.211:581.87:356:39Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:508.56:188.312:231.411:48 AM1.56:365:38Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:368.87:028.412:071.112:351.36:375:37Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:199.27:438.512:500.81:201.06:375:36Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:599.48:238.51:320.52:050.86:385:35Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:389.69:018.52:150.42:500.76:395:34Full Moon31Thu
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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