Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 12:32 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 22m at 6:30 am (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Feb 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:177.71:407.37:250.17:37-0.37:175:56Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:187.82:407.08:310.38:39-0.17:165:57Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:237.83:456.89:420.49:47-0.17:155:58Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:327.94:536.710:510.210:55-0.37:155:59Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:448.26:026.911:55-0.111:59-0.57:146:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:498.57:047.312:53-0.47:136:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:478.78:007.612:58-0.81:46-0.77:126:02New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:388.98:507.91:53-1.02:35-0.97:126:03New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:248.99:368.02:44-1.13:20-1.07:116:04New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:078.710:198.03:31-1.14:01-0.97:106:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:478.311:017.94:14-0.84:40-0.87:096:05Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:287.911:437.74:56-0.45:18-0.57:086:06Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:097.45:370.05:55-0.17:076:07Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:267.512:526.96:180.56:330.27:066:08Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:117.31:396.57:040.97:150.67:056:09First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:587.12:276.27:551.28:040.87:046:10First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:487.03:196.08:531.48:590.97:036:11First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:417.04:155.99:551.59:590.97:026:11First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:397.15:136.010:551.310:580.77:016:12Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:387.36:106.311:481.011:530.47:006:13Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:327.67:006.712:360.76:596:14Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:208.07:447.112:430.01:210.36:586:15Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:038.38:257.51:31-0.42:04-0.16:576:16Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:448.69:047.92:18-0.72:45-0.56:566:16Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:238.79:448.23:03-0.93:26-0.76:556:17Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:048.710:258.43:48-1.04:07-0.96:546:18Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:478.411:118.54:34-0.94:48-0.96:536:19Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:348.15:22-0.75:33-0.76:516:20Waning Gibbous28Fri
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 9:31 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 11% 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 (11% 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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