Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 11:21 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 5:01 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Apr 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:208.08:438.32:000.22:090.36:106:43Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:558.09:158.52:400.12:440.16:096:44Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:297.810:468.64:190.14:190.17:087:44Full Moon3Sun
4Mon11:027.711:188.64:580.14:550.17:077:45Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:387.511:558.55:370.25:330.27:057:46Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:207.36:190.46:140.37:047:46Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:408.41:107.17:060.77:020.57:037:47Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:368.22:097.08:000.98:000.77:027:48Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:428.13:157.09:030.99:070.87:007:48Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:518.14:227.310:100.810:210.66:597:49Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:008.25:297.711:150.511:320.36:587:50Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:078.46:348.312:150.06:577:50Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:108.77:349.012:38-0.11:09-0.46:567:51Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:068.98:279.51:37-0.52:00-0.86:547:52Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:578.99:179.92:32-0.82:48-1.16:537:53New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:458.810:0410.03:24-0.93:36-1.16:527:53New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:318.610:499.94:14-0.84:21-0.96:517:54New Moon17Sun
18Mon11:188.211:349.55:01-0.65:05-0.66:507:55Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:047.85:47-0.25:49-0.16:497:55Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:199.012:547.36:310.36:330.46:477:56Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:088.51:476.97:180.97:200.96:467:57Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:018.02:436.78:071.38:131.46:457:57First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:557.63:386.69:011.69:121.66:447:58First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:507.44:336.79:581.710:141.76:437:59First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:447.35:276.910:531.611:151.66:428:00First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:387.36:207.211:431.46:418:00Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:307.47:097.612:101.312:281.16:408:01Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:197.57:538.11:001.01:100.86:398:02Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:037.68:338.41:460.71:500.56:388:02Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:447.79:108.72:300.52:290.36:378:03Full Moon30Sat
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 8:11 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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