Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 9:48 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 42m at 3:56 pm (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Nov 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:069.18:318.91:390.42:060.77:406:33Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:489.39:118.82:210.42:500.77:416:32Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:269.49:508.73:010.43:310.77:426:31Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:039.49:288.42:390.43:110.86:435:30Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:399.310:058.23:160.53:480.96:445:29Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:159.110:427.93:520.74:241.16:455:29Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:528.911:207.54:290.95:001.36:455:28Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:318.65:061.15:381.56:465:27Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:017.312:158.45:461.36:201.66:475:26Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:477.21:058.36:311.47:071.76:485:26Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:397.21:588.37:241.58:011.66:495:25Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:327.42:528.48:231.58:581.46:505:24Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:277.73:488.59:261.39:571.16:515:24Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:248.14:458.710:290.910:540.66:525:23Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:228.75:439.011:290.511:480.16:535:23Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:199.36:399.212:260.06:535:22Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:139.97:329.412:41-0.41:22-0.46:545:22New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:0510.38:259.41:33-0.82:16-0.76:555:21New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:5710.59:179.32:25-1.03:10-0.86:565:21New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:5010.510:119.13:17-1.04:02-0.86:575:20Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:4610.311:088.84:09-0.94:55-0.66:585:20Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:449.85:01-0.65:48-0.36:595:20Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:088.412:469.45:56-0.16:430.17:005:19Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:118.21:489.06:540.37:420.47:005:19First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:138.12:478.67:570.78:420.57:015:19First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:118.03:428.49:020.99:400.67:025:18First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:068.14:358.110:061.010:330.57:035:18Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:008.25:278.011:040.911:220.47:045:18Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:528.46:168.011:550.87:055:18Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:388.67:028.012:070.312:420.77:065:18Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 6:52 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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