Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:25 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 42m at 1:31 am (8.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Apr 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:328.11:037.06:370.76:460.77:107:43Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:137.91:476.87:161.07:280.97:097:44Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:597.72:366.68:021.28:171.17:087:44First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:517.63:296.68:561.49:151.27:067:45First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:477.64:256.89:571.310:201.07:057:46First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:467.85:257.111:001.111:250.77:047:46First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:478.06:257.612:000.77:037:47Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:488.47:228.212:260.312:550.27:017:48Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:448.88:158.91:23-0.31:47-0.47:007:49Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:369.29:059.52:18-0.82:38-0.86:597:49Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:269.49:549.93:11-1.23:27-1.26:587:50Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:169.410:4310.14:03-1.44:16-1.36:577:51Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:069.211:3510.04:54-1.45:05-1.36:557:51Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:598.85:46-1.25:54-1.06:547:52Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:309.712:568.46:38-0.86:45-0.56:537:53Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:309.31:578.07:34-0.47:410.06:527:53Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:338.93:007.78:340.18:430.46:517:54Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:368.54:027.69:370.49:500.76:507:55Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:378.25:027.610:400.510:580.86:487:56Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:378.16:017.811:390.46:477:56Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:348.06:558.012:000.712:310.36:467:57Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:258.17:448.312:540.51:170.26:457:58Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:118.18:278.61:430.42:000.06:447:58Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:528.29:068.82:270.22:390.06:437:59New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:318.29:438.93:090.23:17-0.16:428:00New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:088.010:188.93:480.13:540.06:418:01New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:447.810:528.84:250.24:290.16:408:01New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:197.611:258.75:010.35:040.36:398:02Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:557.35:360.55:400.56:388:03Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:008.512:317.06:120.76:170.76:378:03Waxing 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 4:28 am — 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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