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 5h 30m 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 - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:367.47:158.612:281.612:261.16:587:48Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:277.88:028.91:151.31:180.86:597:47Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:148.28:449.12:000.92:070.66:597:45Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:588.79:259.32:440.52:550.37:007:44Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:409.110:069.33:270.23:430.27:017:43Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:239.410:489.24:10-0.14:310.17:017:41Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:099.611:338.94:53-0.25:190.27:027:40Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:579.65:38-0.26:090.47:027:39Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:238.612:529.56:25-0.17:020.87:037:38Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:208.21:539.47:160.28:011.17:047:36Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:248.02:579.38:140.59:061.37:047:35Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:297.84:029.29:190.710:151.47:057:34Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:347.85:069.210:260.711:211.37:057:32Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:398.06:109.211:320.67:067:31Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:438.37:099.312:211.012:330.57:077:30Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:408.68:019.41:150.71:290.37:077:28Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:329.08:479.52:030.52:210.27:087:27New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:189.29:309.42:480.43:090.27:097:26New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:009.310:109.23:300.33:550.47:097:24New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:399.310:498.94:090.44:380.67:107:23New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:189.211:288.54:450.65:180.87:107:22Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:568.95:210.85:581.27:117:20Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:088.212:368.75:561.16:371.57:127:19Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:507.81:208.46:321.47:191.97:127:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:377.52:108.27:121.68:062.27:137:16First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:277.33:028.17:581.88:592.37:147:15First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:197.33:548.18:521.99:552.37:147:14First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:117.44:478.29:521.910:522.17:157:12First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:047.65:418.410:541.711:451.87:167:11Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:587.96:348.711:531.47:167:10Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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