Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 28m at 6:24 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:35 pm (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Sep 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:268.49:379.13:020.73:140.56:587:47New Moon1Mon
2Tue10:048.510:159.03:390.63:550.56:597:46New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:418.410:518.84:150.74:340.76:597:45New Moon3Wed
4Thu11:168.411:268.64:490.75:120.87:007:44Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:508.35:230.85:501.07:017:42Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:028.312:268.25:580.96:301.37:017:41Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:418.11:068.26:351.07:121.57:027:40Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:257.91:538.27:161.08:011.67:037:38First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:157.82:478.48:051.18:581.77:037:37First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:097.83:448.69:021.19:591.57:047:36First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:068.04:448.910:050.911:021.37:047:34First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:068.25:469.211:100.77:057:33Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:098.66:499.612:030.812:140.37:067:32Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:119.17:4810.01:000.31:15-0.17:067:30Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:099.68:4310.31:55-0.22:13-0.57:077:29Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:0410.19:3710.42:48-0.63:09-0.77:087:28Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:5810.410:2910.33:39-0.94:04-0.87:087:26Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:5110.511:2210.04:29-1.04:57-0.77:097:25Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:4510.45:19-0.95:49-0.37:097:24Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:169.612:4110.16:08-0.66:420.17:107:22Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:139.11:399.76:59-0.17:370.67:117:21Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:118.72:379.47:520.48:351.17:117:20Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:098.43:339.18:490.89:361.47:127:18Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:048.24:278.99:481.110:361.67:137:17Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:598.15:198.810:471.211:321.57:137:16Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:528.16:118.811:431.27:147:15Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:448.37:018.912:221.412:341.17:147:13Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:338.57:469.01:071.31:211.07:157:12Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:178.78:299.11:481.12:060.97:167:11New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:588.99:099.12:271.02:480.87:167:09New Moon30Tue
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 9:29 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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