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 3h 36m 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 - Jan 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:246.93:366.59:191.49:190.97:245:29Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:127.14:246.410:191.310:190.77:245:30Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:067.45:246.511:191.011:130.47:245:31Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:007.76:186.612:070.77:255:32Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:548.17:066.912:010.11:010.37:255:32Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:428.57:547.212:55-0.31:49-0.17:255:33New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:248.88:427.51:43-0.62:37-0.47:255:34New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:129.09:247.82:37-0.93:19-0.77:255:35New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:009.110:128.03:25-1.14:07-0.97:255:36Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:428.911:068.14:13-1.24:49-1.07:255:36Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:368.75:01-1.05:37-1.07:255:37Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:008.112:308.35:55-0.76:25-0.97:255:38Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:548.11:247.86:55-0.37:19-0.77:255:39First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:548.12:247.47:550.18:19-0.57:245:40First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:548.13:247.09:010.49:19-0.37:245:41First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:548.04:246.810:130.410:19-0.37:245:42Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:008.05:306.711:190.311:19-0.37:245:43Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:008.16:306.812:190.27:235:44Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:008.27:247.012:19-0.41:070.07:235:44Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:488.38:127.11:13-0.51:55-0.17:235:45Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:368.49:007.32:01-0.62:43-0.27:225:46Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:188.39:427.32:43-0.63:19-0.37:225:47Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:548.210:187.33:25-0.53:55-0.27:225:48Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:308.010:547.24:07-0.44:31-0.17:215:49Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:067.711:307.04:43-0.15:010.07:215:50Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:427.35:190.25:370.27:205:51Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:126.912:247.06:010.56:070.47:205:52Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:546.81:066.66:430.86:490.57:195:53Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:366.81:546.37:311.17:310.67:195:54Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:306.82:426.18:311.28:250.77:185:55Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:186.93:426.19:311.29:310.67:175:56Third Quarter31Tue
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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