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 1h 10m 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 - Nov 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:237.42:408.27:581.88:452.06:405:33Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:177.43:318.18:581.99:392.06:415:32Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:097.64:218.19:571.910:281.86:425:31Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:007.85:118.110:511.711:131.66:435:30Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:498.15:598.111:411.511:541.36:445:29Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:358.46:448.212:281.36:455:29Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:168.77:268.212:341.11:121.16:455:28New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:549.08:058.11:130.91:551.06:465:27New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:319.18:438.11:520.72:370.96:475:26New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:069.29:208.02:320.63:190.86:485:26New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:429.29:587.83:130.64:010.96:495:25Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:229.110:417.73:550.64:440.96:505:25Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:088.911:307.64:390.65:301.06:515:24Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:028.85:270.76:201.16:525:23Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:287.61:048.76:210.87:161.16:535:23First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:327.72:088.67:231.08:150.96:535:22First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:358.03:098.68:301.09:160.76:545:22First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:378.44:098.69:400.810:150.36:555:21Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:398.85:098.610:460.611:11-0.16:565:21Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:399.36:088.711:480.36:575:20Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:369.87:038.712:04-0.412:450.06:585:20Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:2810.17:558.612:55-0.61:39-0.16:595:20Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:1810.28:448.51:45-0.62:30-0.27:005:19Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:0510.09:328.32:34-0.63:20-0.17:005:19Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:529.710:208.03:22-0.44:060.27:015:19Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:389.311:087.64:08-0.14:500.57:025:19Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:268.811:587.34:530.35:330.87:035:18Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:158.45:380.76:171.27:045:18Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:517.11:058.06:251.17:031.47:055:18Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:447.01:567.77:161.57:511.67:065:18Third Quarter30Wed
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 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.

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