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 4h 42m 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 - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:288.61:599.27:290.08:030.76:587:48Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:298.43:009.28:250.19:070.96:597:47Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:308.24:019.39:250.210:131.06:597:46Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:328.15:039.410:290.311:190.97:007:44Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:368.26:069.511:330.27:007:43Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:408.47:079.612:210.712:340.07:017:42Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:408.68:039.81:180.41:31-0.17:027:40Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:348.98:539.82:100.22:24-0.27:027:39New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:249.19:409.82:580.13:15-0.27:037:38New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:109.210:239.63:440.04:03-0.17:047:36New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:539.111:059.34:260.14:480.27:047:35New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:369.011:468.95:050.35:300.57:057:34Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:188.85:430.66:120.97:057:32Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:298.51:018.66:200.96:541.37:067:31Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:138.11:478.46:571.27:381.67:077:30Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:017.82:368.27:381.58:271.97:077:28First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:507.63:258.28:251.79:202.17:087:27First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:407.54:158.29:171.810:162.17:087:26First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:317.55:068.310:141.711:111.97:097:24First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:237.75:598.511:121.67:107:23Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:167.96:518.812:041.612:081.37:107:22Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:078.37:409.112:531.31:011.07:117:20Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:568.78:269.41:400.81:510.67:127:19Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:419.29:109.62:260.42:410.37:127:18Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:269.69:539.73:120.13:310.17:137:16Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:119.910:389.73:57-0.24:200.07:147:15Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:5810.011:259.54:43-0.35:090.07:147:14Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:4810.05:30-0.36:000.27:157:13Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:179.212:439.96:18-0.26:530.57:157:11Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:168.81:449.87:100.17:500.87:167:10Third Quarter30Thu
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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