Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 6:09 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 03m at 12:26 pm (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Oct 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:049.09:179.22:330.82:590.67:177:08New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:419.29:559.23:140.63:430.57:177:07New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:189.410:349.23:540.44:270.57:187:06New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:569.511:149.04:360.35:110.57:197:05Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:399.55:180.35:570.67:197:03Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:008.812:289.46:030.46:460.87:207:02Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:528.61:259.36:520.57:401.07:217:01Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:528.52:299.37:470.78:401.17:227:00First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:558.43:349.38:500.89:441.07:226:58First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:598.64:389.39:570.810:470.87:236:57First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:028.85:419.511:050.711:480.57:246:56Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:069.16:439.612:090.47:246:55Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:069.57:409.812:450.21:080.27:256:53Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:029.98:339.81:37-0.12:040.07:266:52Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:5310.19:219.82:27-0.32:56-0.17:266:51Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:4010.210:079.63:15-0.43:450.07:276:50Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:2510.210:529.34:00-0.34:320.27:286:49Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:089.911:368.94:440.05:160.57:296:48Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:529.65:260.35:590.87:296:46Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:218.512:369.26:070.76:411.27:306:45Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:098.11:248.96:491.17:241.67:316:44Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:597.82:148.67:341.58:111.97:326:43Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:517.63:058.48:231.79:022.07:336:42Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:427.63:568.39:181.99:552.07:336:41Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:327.74:468.310:151.910:481.97:346:40Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:237.85:388.411:121.711:391.67:356:39Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:148.16:288.512:061.57:366:38Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:038.57:178.712:271.312:561.17:376:37Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:498.97:028.91:120.912:450.86:375:36Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:319.27:469.012:570.61:320.56:385:35New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:129.68:289.11:410.32:190.36:395:34New Moon31Tue
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 3:17 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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