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 4h 23m 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 - Oct 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:018.06:368.711:531.57:177:08Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:538.37:259.012:361.412:471.27:187:06Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:418.88:109.31:231.01:370.87:197:05Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:269.28:549.52:080.62:260.57:197:04Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:109.69:379.62:530.23:150.37:207:03Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:5410.010:219.63:39-0.14:040.17:217:01Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:4010.111:079.44:25-0.24:530.17:217:00Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:2810.211:579.15:11-0.35:420.27:226:59Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:2110.05:59-0.26:340.47:236:58Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:548.81:209.96:500.17:300.77:236:56Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:578.62:249.77:470.48:311.07:246:55Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:028.43:289.58:490.69:361.17:256:54Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:068.44:319.49:550.710:411.07:256:53Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:098.65:329.411:010.711:420.87:266:52Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:118.86:319.412:030.57:276:50Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:099.17:259.512:380.61:000.47:286:49Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:019.48:159.51:280.41:520.37:286:48Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:489.68:599.42:140.32:410.27:296:47New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:319.79:419.32:580.23:270.27:306:46New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:119.610:219.13:390.34:110.47:316:45New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:499.511:018.84:180.54:520.67:316:44New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:279.311:418.54:550.75:310.97:326:43Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:069.05:310.96:101.27:336:41Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:228.112:478.76:071.26:501.57:346:40Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:077.81:338.46:461.57:331.77:356:39Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:557.62:238.27:281.78:201.97:356:38First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:467.53:148.28:181.89:121.97:366:37First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:377.54:058.29:151.910:071.87:376:36First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:287.74:578.310:151.811:021.57:386:36First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:208.05:508.511:161.511:551.17:396:35Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:138.56:438.712:141.27:396:34Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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