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 2m 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 - Feb 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:407.510:517.24:11-0.14:38-0.17:165:56Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:117.311:257.24:460.15:110.07:165:57Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:457.05:240.35:460.07:155:58Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:047.312:256.76:050.56:260.17:145:59First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:517.31:136.56:530.87:130.27:146:00First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:447.42:106.37:520.98:110.37:136:01First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:447.53:126.39:011.09:170.27:126:02First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:497.74:216.410:140.810:26-0.17:116:03Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:588.05:326.711:220.411:33-0.57:106:04Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:078.46:397.212:23-0.17:096:05Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:098.97:387.812:34-1.01:18-0.67:096:06Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:059.38:328.41:32-1.52:11-1.17:086:06Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:579.59:248.82:27-1.83:00-1.57:076:07Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:469.510:148.93:20-2.03:47-1.67:066:08Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:349.111:048.94:10-1.84:32-1.57:056:09Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:238.611:568.75:00-1.45:17-1.27:046:10Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:128.05:50-0.96:02-0.87:036:11Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:498.31:047.46:43-0.36:50-0.27:026:12Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:437.91:586.97:390.37:420.37:016:12Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:387.62:526.58:410.88:410.77:006:13Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:357.33:496.39:451.09:440.96:596:14Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:347.14:476.310:461.010:450.96:586:15Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:347.25:466.411:400.911:410.76:576:16Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:297.36:396.712:270.76:566:17Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:167.67:257.012:300.51:100.46:546:17Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:587.88:067.31:150.21:490.26:536:18New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:357.98:447.61:560.02:260.06:526:19New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:107.99:187.82:36-0.13:00-0.16:516:20New Moon28Wed
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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