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 59m 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 - Aug 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:558.72:408.67:47-0.38:230.36:388:21First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:498.33:348.58:390.09:210.76:398:20First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:407.94:258.49:330.310:210.96:408:19First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:317.75:168.410:270.511:181.06:408:18First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:227.56:068.411:200.66:418:17Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:137.46:568.412:100.912:110.66:428:16Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:047.57:438.612:590.812:580.66:428:15Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:537.68:278.71:440.71:430.56:438:14Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:387.89:088.82:260.62:270.56:448:13Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:207.99:478.83:070.53:090.46:448:12Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:598.010:238.73:460.43:500.46:458:11Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:368.010:578.54:230.34:290.56:468:10Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:118.011:318.45:000.35:080.66:468:09Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:488.15:360.35:480.76:478:08Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:068.212:288.16:140.36:300.96:488:07Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:478.01:148.36:550.37:161.06:488:06Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:357.92:078.47:410.48:101.16:498:05Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:307.83:048.68:340.49:111.26:508:04Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:287.84:038.99:330.310:171.16:508:03Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:297.95:049.210:360.211:230.86:518:02Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:348.06:089.511:41-0.16:518:01Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:408.47:129.812:270.412:43-0.46:528:00Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:438.88:1110.11:250.01:42-0.76:537:58Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:429.29:0610.32:21-0.42:39-1.06:537:57New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:389.59:5910.33:14-0.73:35-1.16:547:56New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:329.610:5010.14:05-0.84:28-1.06:557:55New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:259.611:419.74:54-0.85:19-0.76:557:54Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:189.45:41-0.66:10-0.36:567:52Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:329.21:119.26:27-0.27:000.26:577:51Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:248.72:068.97:130.27:520.86:577:50First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:168.32:588.78:020.68:471.26:587:49First Quarter31Mon
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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