Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 26m at 7:01 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:31 am (8.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:517.47:178.612:390.612:42-0.16:208:34Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:407.48:028.71:270.51:28-0.16:208:34Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:277.48:448.82:120.42:11-0.16:218:34New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:107.49:248.82:550.32:540.06:218:33New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:527.410:038.73:350.33:360.06:228:33New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:317.310:408.64:130.34:160.16:228:33New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:107.211:178.44:500.34:550.36:238:33Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:477.111:548.25:250.35:340.46:238:33Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:257.16:000.46:140.66:248:33Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:328.01:057.16:370.46:560.86:248:32Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:157.81:507.27:160.47:430.96:258:32First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:027.72:407.58:010.48:371.06:258:32First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:537.73:327.88:520.39:370.96:268:32First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:477.74:278.29:490.110:410.86:268:31First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:447.75:258.610:49-0.111:440.46:278:31Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:447.86:279.011:50-0.46:278:30Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:478.07:299.512:450.012:50-0.76:288:30Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:488.38:279.81:43-0.41:49-1.06:298:30Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:478.69:2410.12:40-0.82:47-1.26:298:29Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:448.810:1910.13:34-1.13:44-1.36:308:29Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:418.911:149.94:27-1.34:39-1.26:318:28Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:388.95:18-1.35:32-1.06:318:28Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:099.612:358.86:07-1.26:25-0.66:328:27Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:049.21:338.76:57-0.97:20-0.16:328:26Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:008.72:308.67:48-0.68:170.36:338:26Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:548.33:248.58:40-0.29:160.76:348:25Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:467.94:158.49:340.010:171.06:348:24Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:377.65:058.410:270.211:151.06:358:24Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:277.45:558.411:200.36:368:23Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:197.36:458.412:081.012:100.46:368:22Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:107.47:328.612:570.912:580.36:378:22Waning Crescent31Mon
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 10:16 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 23% 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 Crescent (23% 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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