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 2h 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 - Feb 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:308.512:488.16:23-1.06:40-1.07:175:56Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:298.31:457.67:21-0.47:35-0.57:165:57Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:288.02:427.28:240.08:35-0.17:165:58Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:277.83:406.99:290.39:380.17:155:59Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:277.64:396.710:320.410:390.27:146:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:277.65:386.811:300.311:360.17:146:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:237.76:326.912:210.17:136:02Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:117.87:207.212:270.01:070.07:126:02Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:548.08:037.41:13-0.21:48-0.27:116:03New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:338.18:437.61:56-0.32:27-0.37:106:04New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:108.19:197.72:36-0.43:03-0.47:096:05New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:448.09:547.73:13-0.43:38-0.47:086:06New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:177.810:277.73:49-0.34:11-0.37:086:07Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:497.511:007.64:24-0.14:44-0.27:076:08Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:217.211:357.55:000.15:18-0.17:066:09Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:576.95:370.35:550.07:056:09Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:167.512:406.76:190.66:380.27:046:10First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:047.51:316.67:090.87:300.37:036:11First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:007.52:286.58:090.98:310.37:026:12First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:007.63:316.69:170.99:380.17:016:13First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:057.84:396.910:260.610:45-0.27:006:14Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:128.25:467.311:290.111:49-0.76:596:15Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:178.67:498.01:27-0.57:577:15Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:159.18:458.61:48-1.32:21-1.07:567:16Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:099.59:389.12:44-1.73:13-1.57:557:17Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:009.610:299.43:38-2.04:02-1.87:547:18Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:509.511:209.54:30-2.04:50-1.87:537:19Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:409.15:21-1.85:37-1.67:527:19Waning Gibbous28Fri
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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