Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 10:45 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 46m at 4:43 pm (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Jul 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:307.76:10-0.36:29-0.16:208:34Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:468.71:247.96:56-0.47:210.16:208:34Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:408.52:238.17:46-0.48:200.26:218:34First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:388.33:238.48:40-0.49:230.36:218:33First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:368.14:228.69:39-0.410:280.36:228:33First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:358.05:228.910:40-0.411:330.16:228:33Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:367.96:249.111:41-0.66:238:33Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:387.97:259.312:35-0.112:40-0.76:238:33Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:398.08:219.51:32-0.31:37-0.86:248:33Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:368.19:139.52:27-0.52:31-0.86:248:32Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:298.210:039.43:18-0.73:24-0.76:258:32Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:198.210:499.24:07-0.74:13-0.56:258:32Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:078.111:358.94:53-0.65:00-0.36:268:31Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:558.05:36-0.45:450.16:278:31Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:198.512:427.86:17-0.26:280.56:278:31Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:048.11:307.76:570.17:130.96:288:30Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:517.72:187.67:380.47:591.26:288:30Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:387.43:057.68:220.68:501.56:298:29Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:257.13:527.79:080.79:441.66:308:29Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:127.04:397.89:570.710:401.66:308:28Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:016.95:288.010:490.711:361.46:318:28Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:526.96:198.211:410.66:318:27Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:457.07:108.412:281.212:320.46:328:27Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:357.27:578.71:170.91:220.16:338:26Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:227.48:429.02:040.62:11-0.16:338:25New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:077.79:269.22:500.32:59-0.36:348:25New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:518.010:099.33:35-0.13:48-0.56:358:24New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:368.210:539.34:20-0.34:36-0.56:358:23New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:228.411:409.25:04-0.55:25-0.56:368:23Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:138.55:49-0.66:15-0.36:378:22Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:309.01:098.66:36-0.67:08-0.16:378:21Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 7:44 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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