Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 5:17 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 11:30 am (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Jun 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:208.35:56-0.96:10-0.96:178:25Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:399.61:238.26:49-0.77:06-0.56:178:25Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:409.22:278.27:43-0.58:05-0.26:178:26First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:418.93:288.28:41-0.39:090.16:168:27First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:398.54:268.49:40-0.210:130.26:168:27First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:358.35:228.510:38-0.211:160.36:168:28First Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:308.06:178.611:33-0.26:168:28Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:247.97:098.812:140.212:25-0.26:168:28Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:157.87:568.91:070.11:12-0.26:168:29Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:047.88:409.01:560.01:57-0.26:168:29Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:487.79:209.02:420.02:40-0.16:168:30Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:317.79:598.93:25-0.13:210.06:168:30Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:127.610:368.74:060.04:010.16:168:31Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:527.511:138.54:450.14:400.36:168:31Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:327.311:518.25:220.25:170.56:168:31Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:127.15:580.35:550.76:168:32Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:298.012:557.16:350.56:350.96:168:32Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:107.71:407.17:140.67:181.06:168:32Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:557.52:277.27:570.68:081.26:178:32Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:437.43:167.48:450.59:041.26:178:33Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:337.44:077.89:370.410:061.16:178:33Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:257.45:008.210:320.211:090.96:178:33Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:217.55:568.611:29-0.16:178:33Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:217.66:539.112:110.512:25-0.56:188:33Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:217.87:509.61:100.11:21-0.86:188:34Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:188.18:459.92:06-0.42:17-1.16:188:34New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:158.39:3910.13:02-0.73:12-1.36:198:34New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:118.510:3410.23:56-1.04:07-1.46:198:34New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:088.511:2910.04:48-1.25:02-1.46:198:34Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:078.55:39-1.25:55-1.16:208:34Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 2:23 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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