Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:52 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 19m at 11:49 pm (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Aug 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:077.43:447.88:580.69:481.36:388:21First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:587.44:368.19:540.510:501.16:388:20First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:537.55:338.510:530.311:500.86:398:19Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:517.76:328.911:540.16:408:19Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:517.97:319.312:490.412:53-0.36:408:18Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:508.38:289.81:45-0.11:51-0.66:418:17Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:478.79:2210.02:39-0.52:48-0.96:428:16Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:429.010:1610.13:32-0.93:43-1.16:428:15Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:379.211:0910.04:24-1.14:38-1.16:438:14Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:339.35:14-1.25:32-0.96:448:13Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:049.712:309.36:03-1.26:25-0.66:448:12Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:019.31:309.26:54-0.97:21-0.16:458:11Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:598.92:299.17:46-0.68:200.36:468:10Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:568.53:269.08:41-0.29:220.76:468:09Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:518.14:208.99:380.110:250.96:478:08Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:457.95:148.810:350.311:251.06:488:07Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:407.76:078.711:310.46:488:06Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:347.76:588.812:201.012:240.46:498:05Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:267.87:468.91:100.91:130.46:498:04Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:137.98:308.91:550.81:590.46:508:03New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:578.09:119.02:370.72:430.46:518:01New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:388.19:509.03:160.63:250.46:518:00New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:178.110:278.93:530.64:060.56:527:59New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:538.111:038.74:290.64:450.66:537:58New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:288.011:388.55:030.65:230.86:537:57Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:038.05:370.76:021.06:547:56Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:158.212:408.06:120.76:421.26:557:54Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:558.01:228.06:500.87:271.46:557:53Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:407.82:118.17:330.98:181.56:567:52First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:317.83:068.38:240.99:171.56:577:51First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:267.84:038.69:220.810:201.46:577:49First Quarter31Fri
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 2:50 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 7% 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 (7% 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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