Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 11:21 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 34m at 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 - Apr 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:177.511:298.85:070.15:14-0.17:117:43Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:547.35:470.35:540.17:097:43Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:118.712:387.16:310.56:390.27:087:44Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:018.51:336.97:200.77:310.47:077:45First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:018.32:386.98:180.98:330.67:067:46First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:078.23:477.09:251.09:430.67:047:46First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:158.34:567.310:330.810:550.47:037:47First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:238.46:047.811:380.47:027:48Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:298.67:078.412:030.012:370.07:017:48Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:298.88:049.11:04-0.41:30-0.56:597:49Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:229.08:559.62:01-0.82:19-0.86:587:50Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:129.09:429.92:54-1.03:07-0.96:577:50Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:588.810:279.93:45-1.03:52-0.96:567:51Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:438.511:119.64:33-0.94:36-0.76:557:52Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:288.111:559.25:19-0.55:18-0.36:537:52Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:147.76:04-0.16:000.26:527:53Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:418.71:037.26:480.46:430.76:517:54Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:318.11:556.97:350.97:291.26:507:55Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:257.72:506.78:261.38:221.66:497:55Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:207.43:456.79:211.59:221.86:487:56Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:147.24:396.810:181.610:261.86:477:57Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:097.25:337.011:111.411:271.66:457:57Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:037.26:267.412:001.26:447:58Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:547.47:147.812:221.412:450.96:437:59Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:417.57:588.21:111.01:260.66:428:00Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:237.68:388.61:570.82:070.36:418:00Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:037.79:169.02:410.52:470.16:408:01New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:407.79:529.23:240.33:280.06:398:02New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:187.610:319.34:070.24:10-0.16:388:02New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:577.511:129.24:500.14:53-0.16:378:03Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 8:11 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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