Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 11m at 4:24 pm (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:57 pm (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Apr 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:518.26:148.111:580.16:116:43Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:488.67:078.812:16-0.212:50-0.46:106:43Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:399.07:589.41:11-0.71:39-0.96:086:44New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:299.38:479.82:04-1.12:28-1.36:076:45New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:189.39:3610.12:56-1.33:17-1.56:066:45New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:089.210:2710.03:48-1.44:05-1.46:046:46Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:008.811:209.84:38-1.24:54-1.26:036:47Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:578.45:31-0.85:45-0.86:026:48Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:189.412:587.96:26-0.36:40-0.36:016:48Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:199.02:027.67:260.27:410.26:006:49First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:228.63:047.58:300.58:460.55:586:50First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:238.34:057.59:350.79:530.65:576:50First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:248.15:067.610:370.610:550.55:566:51Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:228.16:027.911:300.511:500.45:556:52Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:158.16:518.212:180.35:546:52Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:028.27:348.512:400.21:000.25:526:53Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:448.38:138.71:250.01:390.15:516:54Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:238.38:508.82:070.02:160.15:506:54Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:018.29:248.82:48-0.12:510.15:496:55Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:378.09:578.73:260.03:260.25:486:56Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:137.810:298.54:020.23:590.35:476:57Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:487.511:028.34:390.44:330.55:466:57Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:267.311:388.15:150.65:090.75:446:58Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:077.05:540.85:480.95:436:59Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:227.912:556.96:391.06:351.05:426:59Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:137.82:487.08:301.18:311.16:418:00Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:117.83:457.29:271.19:351.16:408:01Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:107.94:437.510:280.810:430.96:398:02Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:128.15:438.011:270.411:490.56:388:02Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:158.36:438.712:24-0.16:378:03Waning Crescent30Thu
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 7:40 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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