Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 1m at 10:29 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:598.12:259.27:370.98:281.77:177:08Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:587.73:228.88:331.39:292.07:187:06Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:547.64:178.69:341.610:302.17:197:05Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:507.65:118.510:351.811:262.07:197:04Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:447.76:038.511:331.77:207:03Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:377.96:538.612:151.812:261.57:217:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:258.27:398.712:581.61:131.47:217:00Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:098.58:208.81:371.41:581.27:226:59Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:498.88:598.82:151.22:401.17:236:58New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:259.09:358.72:511.13:211.17:236:56New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:599.110:108.53:261.04:011.17:246:55New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:319.110:448.34:021.04:411.27:256:54New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:039.011:198.14:381.05:201.37:256:53Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:399.011:587.85:151.06:011.57:266:52Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:218.95:551.16:451.67:276:50Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:447.71:148.86:401.27:361.87:286:49Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:407.62:178.77:321.38:341.87:286:48First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:447.63:238.88:351.49:371.77:296:47First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:487.94:278.99:441.310:411.37:306:46First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:528.35:309.210:541.011:410.97:316:45Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:568.86:329.412:000.77:316:44Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:579.47:309.612:360.31:020.37:326:43Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:5410.08:239.71:28-0.11:590.07:336:41Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:4610.59:149.62:19-0.42:54-0.27:346:40Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:3610.710:039.43:08-0.63:47-0.27:356:39Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:2510.710:529.03:57-0.54:380.07:356:38Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:1410.411:428.64:44-0.35:260.37:366:37Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:049.95:310.16:140.77:376:36Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:348.212:569.46:180.57:031.27:386:36Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:307.812:518.96:071.06:541.66:395:35Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:277.51:478.57:001.57:491.96:395:34Third Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8669103)

Common Questions About Bluffton, SC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bluffton, SC today?

Slack tide in Bluffton, SC is approximately 1:45 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA