Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 13m at 5:17 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:49 pm (9.4 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 - Jan 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:347.85:037.110:470.711:06-0.27:245:29Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:338.26:037.311:470.27:245:30Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:318.76:597.712:02-0.612:44-0.37:245:30Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:259.27:538.012:57-1.11:38-0.77:245:31Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:189.68:468.31:51-1.52:31-1.17:245:32Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:109.89:388.52:44-1.83:22-1.47:255:33Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:029.810:328.53:36-1.94:11-1.57:255:34Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:559.611:288.44:28-1.85:01-1.47:255:34Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:509.25:20-1.55:51-1.27:255:35Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:278.312:478.76:15-1.16:44-0.97:255:36Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:288.11:448.27:13-0.67:39-0.67:255:37Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:278.02:417.88:16-0.28:38-0.37:245:38Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:257.93:377.49:200.19:37-0.27:245:39Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:237.94:337.210:230.110:35-0.17:245:40Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:207.95:297.111:210.111:29-0.27:245:41Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:148.06:237.112:140.07:245:41Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:038.17:117.212:18-0.21:01-0.17:245:42Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:478.27:567.31:04-0.31:45-0.37:235:43New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:288.38:377.41:47-0.42:26-0.37:235:44New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:068.39:167.42:28-0.43:05-0.47:235:45New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:428.29:527.43:07-0.43:41-0.47:225:46New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:178.010:287.33:44-0.34:16-0.37:225:47Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:507.711:037.24:20-0.24:50-0.27:215:48Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:247.511:397.14:550.05:25-0.17:215:49Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:017.25:330.26:020.17:215:50Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:207.112:437.06:140.46:440.17:205:51First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:077.11:326.87:030.67:330.27:205:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:007.22:266.78:010.78:290.27:195:53First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:567.43:246.79:070.79:310.07:185:53First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:577.74:286.810:150.510:35-0.37:185:54Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:018.15:347.111:210.111:38-0.87:175:55Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 8:33 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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