Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 13m at 8:59 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:56 pm (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Jan 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:587.11:207.67:010.57:220.27:245:29Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:537.32:167.58:000.68:190.17:245:30Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:527.63:157.59:050.59:21-0.17:245:31Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:547.94:177.510:130.310:25-0.47:255:31Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:598.35:227.711:18-0.111:27-0.87:255:32Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:058.86:257.912:18-0.67:255:33Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:069.27:258.312:27-1.21:16-1.17:255:34New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:039.68:228.51:25-1.62:11-1.47:255:35New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:589.89:168.72:20-1.83:03-1.77:255:35New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:519.710:098.73:14-1.93:53-1.87:255:36New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:439.511:028.54:06-1.74:42-1.67:255:37Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:359.011:568.34:56-1.45:30-1.37:255:38Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:288.55:47-0.96:18-0.97:255:39Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:518.01:217.96:40-0.37:08-0.57:245:40First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:467.82:137.57:360.28:01-0.27:245:41First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:387.63:047.18:350.68:550.17:245:41First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:307.43:566.89:360.89:490.27:245:42First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:227.44:506.710:350.810:430.27:245:43Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:157.55:446.711:280.711:330.17:235:44Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:077.66:356.812:160.57:235:45Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:557.87:217.012:20-0.11:000.37:235:46Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:398.08:047.21:04-0.31:420.17:225:47Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:198.28:437.31:47-0.42:21-0.17:225:48Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:578.39:197.32:28-0.52:58-0.27:215:49Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:328.39:537.33:08-0.63:34-0.37:215:50Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:068.210:257.33:47-0.64:09-0.47:205:51Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:408.011:007.34:26-0.54:45-0.47:205:52Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:187.911:407.45:06-0.45:23-0.47:195:53Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:027.75:50-0.26:06-0.37:195:53Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:287.412:537.56:390.06:54-0.37:185:54Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:247.51:507.37:370.27:51-0.27:185:55Third Quarter31Tue
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 12:27 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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