Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 5m at 5:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:248.010:468.84:150.04:130.26:378:03Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:017.811:198.64:520.14:480.36:368:04Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:387.511:528.45:280.35:220.56:358:05Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:157.36:050.55:580.76:348:06Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:298.112:567.16:430.86:370.96:338:06Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:107.91:437.07:250.97:221.06:328:07Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:597.82:347.08:131.08:141.26:318:08Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:547.83:297.29:081.09:161.16:308:08Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:517.84:247.610:060.810:221.06:308:09Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:507.95:228.011:050.511:280.66:298:10Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:518.16:228.612:020.06:288:11Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:518.47:199.212:310.212:56-0.56:278:11Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:498.78:149.81:29-0.31:49-0.96:278:12Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:448.99:0610.32:26-0.72:42-1.26:268:13New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:378.99:5810.43:21-1.03:34-1.46:258:13New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:318.810:5110.44:15-1.24:26-1.46:248:14New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:268.611:4610.15:07-1.15:17-1.26:248:15Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:248.35:59-0.96:10-0.86:238:16Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:439.61:268.06:52-0.57:04-0.36:238:16Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:439.22:297.97:47-0.18:030.16:228:17First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:448.73:297.88:460.29:050.56:218:18First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:418.34:267.89:450.410:090.76:218:18First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:358.15:207.910:420.511:100.86:208:19First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:277.96:128.111:340.46:208:20Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:187.77:028.312:060.712:220.46:198:20Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:077.77:478.512:570.51:050.36:198:21Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:537.78:288.71:430.41:460.26:198:21Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:367.79:078.82:260.32:250.26:188:22Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:177.79:448.83:080.23:040.26:188:23Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:567.610:198.83:480.23:420.26:188:23Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:347.510:538.64:270.24:200.36:178:24Full Moon31Mon
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 8:50 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 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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