Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 44m at 1:32 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:08 pm (9.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:389.05:589.511:350.36:405:33Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:369.56:549.612:030.112:33-0.16:405:33Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:299.97:449.612:53-0.21:27-0.26:415:32New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:1810.28:329.41:42-0.32:18-0.36:425:31New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:0410.29:189.22:28-0.33:08-0.26:435:30New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:4910.110:028.83:13-0.23:540.06:445:29New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:339.710:488.43:560.14:390.46:455:29Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:189.311:348.04:380.55:230.86:465:28Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:058.85:190.96:071.26:475:27Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:247.612:558.46:021.36:541.56:475:26First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:167.41:488.16:491.77:441.86:485:26First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:097.32:398.07:421.98:371.86:495:25First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:017.33:307.98:412.09:291.76:505:24First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:527.54:217.99:401.910:201.56:515:24First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:437.75:117.910:371.711:071.26:525:23Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:338.16:008.011:301.411:520.96:535:23Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:208.46:468.112:191.16:545:22Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:048.97:288.212:350.61:060.86:545:22Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:459.28:098.21:180.31:520.66:555:21Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:269.58:508.22:020.12:380.46:565:21Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:079.79:318.22:46-0.13:240.36:575:20Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:519.710:168.03:31-0.24:100.36:585:20Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:389.611:077.84:18-0.24:580.36:595:20Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:329.45:070.05:480.57:005:19Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:067.712:329.16:000.26:430.67:015:19Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:117.71:368.97:000.47:430.67:025:19Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:177.82:398.88:050.58:460.67:025:19Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:218.03:408.79:130.59:480.47:035:18Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:238.44:408.610:200.410:460.17:045:18Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:248.75:388.611:210.111:40-0.27:055:18Waning Crescent30Wed
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 4:50 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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