Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 5:44 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 03m at 11:54 am (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Mar 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:248.88:518.31:54-1.02:25-0.76:506:20Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:068.79:328.32:41-1.03:06-0.76:496:21Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:458.610:108.23:24-0.93:44-0.66:486:22Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:238.310:488.14:04-0.74:19-0.46:476:23Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:018.011:257.84:43-0.44:53-0.16:466:23Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:407.65:210.05:270.26:446:24Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:047.612:227.26:010.46:030.56:436:25Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:477.41:086.96:430.86:430.76:426:26Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:347.21:576.67:321.17:311.06:416:26Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:257.12:486.58:271.38:271.16:406:27Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:197.13:426.59:271.39:301.06:386:28Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:167.24:396.710:271.110:330.86:376:28Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:167.55:377.111:230.711:320.46:366:29Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:137.96:307.612:150.36:356:30Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:048.37:208.112:26-0.11:03-0.26:336:31Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:518.78:068.71:18-0.61:50-0.76:326:31New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:369.08:519.12:08-1.02:37-1.16:316:32New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:219.19:379.42:57-1.23:22-1.36:296:33New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:079.010:259.53:46-1.34:08-1.46:286:33Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:568.811:169.44:35-1.24:55-1.36:276:34Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:508.45:26-0.95:45-1.06:266:35Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:129.112:498.06:20-0.56:38-0.56:246:36Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:138.81:527.67:200.07:38-0.26:236:36First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:168.52:577.48:260.38:440.16:226:37First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:208.34:017.49:340.59:510.26:206:38First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:258.25:067.510:390.410:560.16:196:38Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:288.26:067.811:370.211:54-0.16:186:39Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:258.36:598.112:280.06:166:40Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:158.57:468.412:47-0.31:14-0.26:156:40Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:598.68:278.61:35-0.41:56-0.36:146:41Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:398.69:058.72:19-0.52:35-0.36:136:42Full Moon31Wed
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 2:49 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 (88% 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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