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 5m 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 - Jul 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:358.92:218.27:35-0.58:02-0.16:208:34First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:338.53:198.48:28-0.49:050.26:218:34First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:288.24:158.69:24-0.310:090.46:218:34First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:227.85:108.710:20-0.211:120.56:228:34First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:167.56:058.711:16-0.16:228:33Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:127.37:008.812:110.512:100.06:228:33Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:077.27:518.81:060.41:010.16:238:33Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:597.28:388.81:570.31:500.16:238:33Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:477.29:228.72:440.32:370.26:248:33Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:327.210:038.63:290.33:220.36:258:32Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:157.210:428.54:100.34:050.46:258:32Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:567.211:218.24:490.44:450.56:268:32Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:377.111:588.05:250.45:230.76:268:32Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:187.16:000.56:010.96:278:31Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:377.71:007.16:350.66:411.26:278:31Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:167.41:447.27:110.77:241.46:288:30Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:597.12:297.37:510.78:121.56:298:30Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:446.93:167.68:350.79:081.66:298:30Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:326.84:057.89:250.710:091.66:308:29Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:236.74:578.110:200.611:131.46:308:29Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:196.75:558.511:190.46:318:28Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:206.96:548.912:151.112:190.16:328:27Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:217.27:539.31:130.71:17-0.26:328:27Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:197.58:489.62:090.32:15-0.66:338:26New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:157.99:429.93:03-0.13:11-0.86:348:26New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:108.310:349.93:55-0.54:06-1.06:348:25New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:068.511:279.84:45-0.85:00-1.06:358:24Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:028.75:33-0.95:53-0.86:368:24Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:209.41:008.86:21-0.86:47-0.56:368:23Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:159.01:598.87:10-0.67:440.06:378:22First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:108.52:568.88:01-0.48:450.46:388:21First Quarter31Tue
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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