Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 50m at 5:52 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:569.611:188.54:21-1.65:00-1.57:245:29Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:529.25:13-1.35:51-1.37:245:30Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:178.312:508.76:08-0.96:44-1.07:245:30Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:178.21:498.37:06-0.47:40-0.77:255:31First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:178.12:467.98:090.08:38-0.57:255:32First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:148.03:427.59:140.29:36-0.37:255:33First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:118.04:387.310:180.310:33-0.37:255:33Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:088.05:357.211:180.311:27-0.37:255:34Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:028.16:287.212:110.27:255:35Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:518.27:167.312:16-0.412:590.07:255:36Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:368.38:017.31:02-0.51:43-0.17:255:37Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:178.48:427.41:46-0.52:24-0.17:255:38Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:568.49:207.42:28-0.53:02-0.27:255:39Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:338.39:577.33:07-0.53:38-0.27:245:39Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:088.210:327.13:45-0.44:12-0.17:245:40Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:448.011:077.04:22-0.24:450.07:245:41Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:207.711:436.94:590.05:190.17:245:42Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:587.45:370.25:550.27:245:43Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:236.812:417.26:200.46:360.27:235:44Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:096.91:307.17:090.67:230.37:235:45Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:007.02:227.08:060.78:190.27:235:46Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:567.23:196.99:100.79:210.17:225:47Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:577.54:207.010:170.410:25-0.27:225:48Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:017.95:247.311:200.011:28-0.67:215:49Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:068.46:277.612:20-0.57:215:50Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:068.97:258.112:28-1.11:16-1.07:215:50New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:029.48:208.51:25-1.62:09-1.57:205:51New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:569.69:148.82:20-1.93:01-1.87:195:52New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:489.710:078.93:14-2.13:51-2.07:195:53New Moon29Mon
30Tue10:409.411:008.84:06-2.04:39-1.97:185:54Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:339.011:558.64:57-1.75:28-1.77:185:55Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 9:09 am — 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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