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 36m at 10:39 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:479.710:158.23:25-0.64:04-0.17:065:18Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:379.611:088.14:15-0.64:52-0.27:075:18Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:319.45:05-0.55:41-0.17:085:18Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:078.112:309.15:59-0.36:340.07:085:18Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:108.11:308.86:580.07:310.17:095:18Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:138.22:308.58:020.28:300.17:105:18Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:138.43:288.39:080.39:300.07:115:18Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:138.64:268.110:130.310:29-0.17:125:18Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:138.85:258.011:150.211:24-0.27:125:18Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:109.06:217.912:110.07:135:18Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:029.17:127.912:17-0.31:03-0.17:145:19Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:509.28:008.01:06-0.41:52-0.27:145:19New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:349.28:447.91:53-0.32:37-0.27:155:19New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:159.09:267.82:37-0.33:20-0.17:165:19New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:558.810:077.73:19-0.14:000.07:165:20Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:348.510:487.53:590.14:370.27:175:20Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:138.211:297.34:370.35:140.47:185:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:547.85:150.65:500.67:185:21Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:137.112:377.55:540.96:290.77:195:21Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:597.11:227.26:381.17:120.87:195:22First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:477.12:107.07:281.37:590.97:205:22First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:367.22:586.88:251.48:510.87:205:23First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:267.33:506.79:271.49:470.67:215:23First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:197.64:456.710:291.210:430.47:215:24Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:157.95:436.911:290.911:390.07:225:24Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:118.46:397.212:240.47:225:25Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:048.87:317.512:33-0.41:170.07:235:25Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:569.28:227.81:25-0.82:08-0.47:235:26Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:459.59:128.12:18-1.22:58-0.87:235:27Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:359.610:038.23:10-1.43:47-1.07:245:27Full Moon30Mon
31Tue10:269.510:558.44:01-1.54:35-1.17:245:28Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 2:05 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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