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 4h 12m 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 - Dec 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:478.15:137.610:541.211:070.67:065:18Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:378.26:037.611:451.111:520.57:075:18Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:258.46:507.612:300.97:085:18Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:098.67:347.712:350.41:130.77:095:18Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:508.88:157.71:160.21:550.67:105:18Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:298.98:537.71:570.12:340.57:105:18Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:058.99:297.62:380.13:130.47:115:18Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:418.810:047.53:180.03:500.47:125:18Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:168.710:397.43:570.14:270.47:135:18Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:548.611:187.44:370.15:060.47:135:19Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:378.45:190.25:470.37:145:19Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:047.412:268.36:060.46:330.37:155:19Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:587.51:208.27:000.57:260.37:165:19Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:577.72:188.18:010.58:240.17:165:20Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:578.03:188.19:060.59:25-0.17:175:20Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:598.44:208.010:130.210:28-0.47:175:20Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:038.85:238.111:18-0.111:29-0.77:185:21Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:079.26:268.312:18-0.57:195:21Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:079.67:258.512:27-1.01:16-0.87:195:21New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:049.88:208.61:23-1.32:10-1.17:205:22New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:579.99:138.62:18-1.43:02-1.27:205:22New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:489.710:058.53:10-1.43:52-1.27:215:23New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:399.410:578.34:01-1.24:39-1.07:215:23Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:298.911:498.04:49-0.85:25-0.77:225:24Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:198.45:37-0.36:11-0.37:225:25Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:417.71:107.96:270.26:590.07:225:25First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:347.52:007.47:190.77:480.37:235:26First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:257.42:497.18:161.08:390.57:235:26First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:147.43:396.99:151.29:310.67:235:27First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:057.44:316.710:131.210:230.57:245:28Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:577.55:246.711:081.17:245:29Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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