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 4h 29m 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 - Mar 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:109.011:299.04:40-1.65:02-1.56:516:20Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:018.45:29-1.15:49-1.06:496:21Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:218.712:547.96:20-0.46:37-0.56:486:22Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:158.21:497.47:140.27:300.06:476:22First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:107.92:437.08:120.68:260.46:466:23First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:037.63:386.89:140.99:260.76:456:24First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:587.44:346.810:141.010:250.76:436:25Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:547.45:306.911:100.911:190.56:426:25Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:497.56:227.111:580.76:416:26Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:397.87:107.412:090.312:420.56:406:27Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:248.07:527.712:550.11:220.36:396:28Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:058.28:307.91:38-0.12:000.16:376:28Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:438.39:058.12:19-0.32:36-0.16:366:29Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:188.29:378.12:58-0.43:12-0.26:356:30Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:518.110:088.13:37-0.33:46-0.26:336:31Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:248.010:408.14:15-0.34:22-0.26:326:31Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:007.811:178.14:54-0.14:59-0.16:316:32Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:427.65:350.15:400.06:306:33Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:028.112:317.46:230.36:280.16:286:33Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:578.01:297.37:170.57:250.36:276:34Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:008.02:327.38:210.68:310.36:266:35Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:068.13:377.59:280.59:420.26:246:35Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:168.34:457.810:340.110:51-0.16:236:36Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:258.65:518.311:36-0.311:55-0.66:226:37Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:308.96:528.912:32-0.86:216:38Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:279.37:479.412:54-1.01:25-1.26:196:38New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:209.58:389.81:50-1.32:15-1.56:186:39New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:109.49:279.92:42-1.53:04-1.56:176:40New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:589.210:149.73:33-1.43:50-1.46:156:40New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:458.811:019.44:20-1.14:35-1.16:146:41Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:348.311:499.05:07-0.75:19-0.66:136:42Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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