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 5h 32m 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 - Sep 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:288.61:589.47:14-0.17:560.86:587:47Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:258.12:559.18:060.38:571.36:597:46Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:237.73:528.99:030.710:011.67:007:45Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:197.54:478.710:031.011:031.77:007:43Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:157.45:438.611:041.27:017:42Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:127.46:378.612:011.712:011.27:017:41Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:067.67:278.712:511.512:531.17:027:39Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:557.98:128.81:351.41:401.07:037:38Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:398.18:528.92:151.22:240.97:037:37New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:198.39:308.92:531.13:070.97:047:36New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:568.410:068.83:291.03:470.97:057:34New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:308.510:408.64:030.94:261.07:057:33New Moon12Mon
13Tue11:038.511:138.34:360.95:041.17:067:32Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:348.511:478.05:081.05:421.37:067:30Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:088.55:421.06:211.57:077:29Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:247.812:488.46:191.17:041.87:087:28Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:087.61:388.47:011.27:551.97:087:26First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:017.42:378.57:511.38:542.07:097:25First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:017.43:408.68:511.49:591.97:107:24First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:037.64:458.89:591.311:041.67:107:22First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:077.95:519.211:091.07:117:21Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:128.46:549.612:051.112:150.67:117:20Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:149.07:529.91:020.61:160.17:127:18Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:129.68:4510.11:540.02:14-0.27:137:17Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:0610.29:3610.12:45-0.43:10-0.47:137:16Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:5710.510:269.93:34-0.64:04-0.47:147:14Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:4810.611:169.54:23-0.74:56-0.27:157:13Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:3910.45:10-0.55:460.17:157:12Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:079.012:3210.15:57-0.16:370.67:167:10Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:018.51:279.66:450.47:311.27:177:09Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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