Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 12m at 5:17 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:078.65:479.511:130.77:177:09Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:119.06:509.812:010.612:180.37:177:07Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:149.57:5010.112:580.11:18-0.17:187:06Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:1210.08:4510.31:53-0.32:16-0.47:197:05Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:0610.49:3710.32:45-0.63:11-0.67:197:04Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:5810.610:2810.13:36-0.84:05-0.67:207:02Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:5010.611:199.84:25-0.84:56-0.47:217:01Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:4110.45:13-0.65:470.07:217:00Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:119.312:3310.06:01-0.26:360.57:226:59Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:058.81:279.66:490.37:281.07:236:57Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:018.42:229.27:390.88:221.47:236:56Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:578.13:168.98:331.39:191.77:246:55Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:508.04:088.79:301.510:161.87:256:54Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:427.94:588.610:281.611:101.87:266:52Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:348.05:498.611:241.611:591.77:266:51Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:268.26:408.712:161.47:276:50Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:158.47:278.812:431.41:041.27:286:49Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:598.78:118.91:251.21:491.07:296:48Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:419.08:519.02:041.02:320.97:296:47New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:189.19:298.92:430.83:140.87:306:46New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:549.210:068.83:220.73:550.77:316:44New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:279.310:418.74:000.64:360.87:326:43New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:029.211:198.54:390.65:170.87:326:42Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:399.25:190.65:590.97:336:41Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:008.312:249.16:010.76:451.07:346:40Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:498.21:179.06:470.87:361.17:356:39Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:468.12:189.07:410.98:341.27:366:38First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:488.22:229.07:431.08:361.06:365:37First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:518.43:269.18:500.99:390.86:375:36First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:548.74:299.39:580.710:390.46:385:35Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:579.25:329.411:040.411:36-0.16:395:34Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 8:33 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 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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