Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 18m at 9:30 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:287.15:147.910:230.711:151.26:208:34First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:166.96:028.011:110.76:208:34Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:076.86:508.112:081.111:58 AM0.76:218:34Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:586.87:378.312:561.012:450.66:218:33Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:476.98:228.41:420.81:300.56:228:33Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:327.09:048.52:260.72:150.46:228:33Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:157.19:438.63:080.52:590.36:238:33Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:557.210:208.63:490.43:420.26:238:33Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:347.210:568.54:290.34:250.26:248:33Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:137.311:338.45:080.15:070.26:248:32Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:547.55:460.05:500.36:258:32Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:148.312:407.76:270.06:370.46:258:32Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:008.11:327.97:10-0.17:280.66:268:32Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:517.92:278.27:58-0.18:260.76:268:31Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:477.73:258.58:51-0.19:310.86:278:31Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:467.54:238.89:49-0.210:390.86:288:30Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:477.45:259.010:51-0.311:460.66:288:30Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:527.46:299.211:54-0.46:298:30Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:587.57:329.412:500.312:55-0.66:298:29Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:027.78:319.61:490.01:54-0.76:308:29New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:007.99:269.72:45-0.22:51-0.86:318:28New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:568.110:179.63:37-0.43:45-0.86:318:27New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:498.211:069.34:26-0.54:37-0.66:328:27New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:408.211:538.95:12-0.45:26-0.36:338:26Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:308.15:55-0.36:130.16:338:26Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:398.51:208.06:360.07:010.56:348:25Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:268.02:097.97:170.37:491.06:348:24First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:137.62:577.87:590.68:411.36:358:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:007.33:447.88:440.89:361.56:368:23First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:487.04:307.89:311.010:321.66:368:22First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:366.95:197.910:231.111:271.66:378:21Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 12:46 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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