Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 10:13 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 55m at 4:02 pm (8.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Dec 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:328.610:487.34:020.54:480.77:065:18Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:138.411:327.34:430.55:290.87:075:18Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:008.35:270.66:140.77:085:18Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:247.412:538.26:170.77:030.77:095:18First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:217.61:508.17:140.87:580.57:105:18First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:217.92:488.18:190.88:560.37:105:18First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:208.33:488.09:270.79:550.07:115:18First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:208.74:498.010:350.510:54-0.37:125:18Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:229.15:528.011:390.211:51-0.67:135:18Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:239.66:528.112:38-0.17:135:18Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:209.87:488.112:46-0.91:35-0.47:145:19Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:1510.08:438.21:41-1.02:29-0.57:155:19Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:089.99:358.12:34-1.13:21-0.57:155:19Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:599.610:287.93:26-1.04:10-0.47:165:19Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:499.211:207.74:16-0.74:57-0.27:175:20Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:408.75:05-0.35:420.27:175:20Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:147.512:318.25:540.26:280.57:185:21Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:097.31:217.86:450.67:150.77:185:21Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:017.22:107.47:401.08:040.97:195:21Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:527.22:587.18:381.38:531.07:205:22Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:417.23:476.89:371.49:431.07:205:22Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:317.34:396.710:341.310:330.97:215:23Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:237.55:326.711:271.111:210.77:215:23Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:137.76:236.712:150.97:215:24Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:008.07:106.912:080.51:010.77:225:24Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:448.27:547.012:530.31:450.47:225:25New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:248.38:347.11:370.12:270.37:235:26New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:028.49:137.22:20-0.13:080.17:235:26New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:398.59:517.33:03-0.23:48-0.17:235:27New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:178.410:317.43:46-0.34:27-0.27:245:28Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:578.411:107.54:28-0.35:08-0.27:245:28Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 7:07 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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