Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 40m at 10:29 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:01 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Oct 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:339.68:519.92:030.22:27-0.17:177:08New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:239.99:389.72:510.03:19-0.17:187:06New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:0910.110:229.53:36-0.14:090.07:197:05New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:5310.011:069.14:190.04:550.37:197:04Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:379.711:498.65:010.35:400.67:207:02Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:219.45:410.76:241.17:217:01Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:358.21:089.06:211.17:091.57:217:00Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:247.81:588.67:021.57:571.97:226:59First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:167.52:518.37:481.98:492.27:236:57First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:097.33:448.28:412.19:442.37:236:56First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:017.34:378.29:402.210:392.37:246:55First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:547.55:298.210:402.111:312.07:256:54Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:467.76:208.411:371.97:256:53Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:378.07:098.512:181.712:301.67:266:51Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:258.57:528.71:021.41:191.47:276:50Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:088.98:338.81:431.02:051.17:286:49Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:489.39:128.82:250.72:510.97:286:48Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:279.69:508.73:060.53:370.87:296:47Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:079.810:308.63:480.34:220.77:306:46Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:499.911:138.44:320.35:090.87:316:45Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:369.85:170.35:560.97:316:44Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:038.112:299.66:050.56:481.17:326:42Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:017.91:319.46:570.77:451.37:336:41Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:087.72:399.27:570.98:481.47:346:40Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:177.83:459.19:041.09:551.47:356:39Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:238.04:489.110:131.010:581.17:356:38Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:278.45:499.211:210.811:560.87:366:37Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:288.86:479.212:230.57:376:36Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:259.37:409.212:490.41:190.37:386:35Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:169.78:289.21:380.22:120.27:396:34New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:029.99:139.02:230.13:010.17:396:34New Moon31Tue
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 1:45 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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