Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 50m at 9:49 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:43 pm (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Sep 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:357.92:598.58:140.98:551.76:587:47Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:257.63:478.49:041.29:511.96:597:46Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:147.44:378.49:561.410:471.97:007:45Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:057.35:278.410:501.411:411.97:007:44Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:577.46:198.511:431.37:017:42Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:507.57:108.712:301.712:341.17:027:41Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:397.87:568.91:161.41:220.97:027:40Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:248.08:399.11:581.22:080.77:037:38New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:058.39:199.22:390.92:530.67:037:37New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:438.59:579.33:190.73:370.57:047:36New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:198.710:349.23:590.54:200.47:057:34New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:568.811:139.14:380.45:040.57:057:33Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:369.011:558.95:180.35:480.67:067:32Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:229.05:590.36:360.77:067:30Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:438.61:159.16:450.47:281.07:077:29Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:388.42:159.17:350.68:271.27:087:28First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:398.23:199.18:330.79:321.27:087:26First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:428.24:239.29:380.810:381.17:097:25First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:458.25:299.410:460.711:430.97:107:24Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:508.46:359.611:530.57:107:22Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:558.87:359.812:420.512:550.27:117:21Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:549.28:3010.01:370.21:520.07:117:20Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:489.59:2010.02:28-0.12:46-0.17:127:18Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:379.710:079.93:16-0.23:38-0.17:137:17Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:249.810:519.64:02-0.24:260.17:137:16Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:099.711:359.14:46-0.15:120.47:147:14Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:539.55:270.25:560.87:157:13Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:208.712:379.26:070.66:391.27:157:12Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:068.21:248.96:481.07:241.67:167:10Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:557.82:138.67:311.48:112.07:177:09Third Quarter30Mon
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 1:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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