Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 8:22 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 2:48 pm (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Jul 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:437.94:297.99:410.310:180.86:208:34First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:327.65:188.010:330.411:150.96:218:34First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:217.46:078.111:220.46:218:34Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:117.36:548.212:070.812:080.46:218:33Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:007.37:408.412:560.712:530.36:228:33Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:487.38:238.51:420.51:370.36:228:33Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:337.49:048.62:250.42:190.26:238:33Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:167.49:438.63:070.33:010.26:238:33Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:567.410:208.63:480.23:420.26:248:33Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:347.410:558.54:270.24:230.26:248:32Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:127.411:318.45:050.15:030.36:258:32Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:507.45:430.15:440.36:268:32Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:098.212:337.56:230.16:280.56:268:31Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:528.11:227.67:050.17:160.66:278:31Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:428.02:157.97:520.08:110.76:278:31Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:367.93:118.28:44-0.19:130.76:288:30Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:347.94:098.69:41-0.210:190.66:298:30Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:337.85:088.910:41-0.411:250.46:298:29Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:357.96:109.311:42-0.66:308:29Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:398.07:129.612:290.112:42-0.86:308:28Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:438.18:129.91:29-0.31:40-1.16:318:28Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:428.49:0810.12:27-0.62:37-1.26:328:27New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:398.510:0210.03:22-0.83:33-1.26:328:27New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:358.610:559.84:14-0.94:26-1.16:338:26New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:298.511:469.55:03-0.85:18-0.86:348:25Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:248.45:50-0.76:08-0.46:348:25Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:379.01:188.26:36-0.46:580.06:358:24Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:278.62:118.17:220.07:490.56:368:23First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:188.13:028.08:090.38:430.96:368:23First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:077.83:508.08:570.69:391.26:378:22First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:557.54:388.09:460.810:351.36:378:21First Quarter31Mon
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 5:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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