Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 59m at 9:49 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:318.55:018.510:321.310:590.96:405:33Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:238.65:518.511:261.211:450.86:415:32Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:128.86:388.512:141.16:425:31Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:569.07:218.512:280.712:591.06:435:30Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:379.28:018.51:080.61:410.96:445:30Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:169.38:408.41:480.52:210.86:455:29Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:539.39:178.22:260.53:000.96:455:28Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:289.29:538.03:040.63:370.96:465:27Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:039.110:287.83:420.64:131.06:475:27Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:398.911:037.64:190.74:501.16:485:26Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:178.711:437.54:580.95:281.26:495:25Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:028.65:401.06:111.36:505:25Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:317.512:538.56:271.16:591.36:515:24Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:257.61:498.57:221.27:541.16:525:23Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:237.92:468.68:241.18:530.96:525:23Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:228.23:448.79:290.99:540.66:535:22Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:238.74:458.810:340.610:530.16:545:22Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:249.25:469.011:360.211:51-0.36:555:21Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:249.86:459.212:35-0.36:565:21Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:2110.27:419.312:46-0.71:31-0.66:575:21New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:1610.58:359.31:41-1.02:26-0.86:585:20New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:1010.59:299.22:34-1.13:19-0.96:595:20New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:0410.410:239.03:27-1.04:11-0.87:005:19Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:5810.011:198.74:19-0.85:01-0.57:005:19Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:559.55:10-0.45:52-0.27:015:19Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:178.412:529.06:020.16:440.27:025:19First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:158.11:488.56:580.67:380.57:035:18First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:128.02:418.27:581.08:330.77:045:18First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:057.93:327.98:591.29:270.87:055:18First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:578.04:227.79:591.310:190.87:065:18Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 1:16 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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