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 2h 08m 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 - Aug 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:437.35:268.010:370.811:291.36:388:20First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:337.36:168.111:270.86:398:20Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:247.37:058.312:201.112:160.76:398:19Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:157.47:528.51:071.01:030.66:408:18Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:037.58:358.71:520.81:490.56:418:17Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:477.79:168.82:350.62:330.46:418:16Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:287.89:548.93:170.43:170.36:428:15Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:077.910:318.93:580.24:010.26:438:14Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:458.011:088.84:380.14:430.26:438:13Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:258.211:478.75:170.05:270.26:448:12Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:098.35:58-0.16:120.46:458:11Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:318.512:588.46:41-0.17:010.56:458:10Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:228.31:538.67:290.07:550.76:468:09Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:188.22:528.88:210.08:570.86:478:08Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:188.03:519.09:200.010:030.86:478:07Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:198.04:529.210:220.011:100.76:488:06Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:228.05:569.411:25-0.26:498:05Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:288.26:599.712:140.412:27-0.46:498:04Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:318.47:599.91:140.11:26-0.66:508:03Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:308.78:5310.02:09-0.22:22-0.76:518:02New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:248.99:4410.03:02-0.43:16-0.76:518:01New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:169.010:339.83:51-0.44:08-0.66:527:59New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:059.011:199.54:38-0.44:57-0.46:537:58Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:538.95:21-0.25:430.06:537:57Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:059.112:418.76:030.16:290.46:547:56Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:518.61:308.56:440.47:160.96:557:55Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:398.22:188.37:260.88:041.36:557:53First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:277.93:078.28:101.18:561.66:567:52First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:167.63:558.18:581.39:501.86:567:51First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:067.54:448.29:491.410:461.86:577:50First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:567.55:358.210:431.411:391.76:587:49Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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