Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 46m at 10:39 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:32 pm (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Jul 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:476.96:287.911:380.66:218:34Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:396.97:178.312:351.012:280.46:218:34Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:307.18:048.61:260.71:180.26:218:34Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:187.28:508.92:150.42:08-0.16:228:34Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:067.49:369.23:040.12:58-0.36:228:33Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:547.610:239.33:52-0.13:49-0.46:238:33Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:437.711:139.34:40-0.44:40-0.56:238:33Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:357.85:27-0.55:31-0.56:248:33Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:059.212:317.96:15-0.66:23-0.36:248:33Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:008.91:308.17:04-0.67:19-0.16:258:32Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:588.72:308.37:57-0.58:190.26:258:32Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:568.43:298.58:51-0.59:240.46:268:32Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:528.14:268.79:48-0.410:290.56:278:31Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:487.85:228.910:45-0.411:340.46:278:31Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:467.66:199.011:42-0.46:288:31Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:457.57:159.112:340.412:37-0.46:288:30Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:417.48:079.11:290.31:29-0.36:298:30Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:337.58:559.12:210.22:19-0.36:308:29New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:227.59:409.03:090.23:08-0.26:308:29New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:087.510:228.93:540.23:540.06:318:28New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:527.411:048.74:360.34:380.26:318:28New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:357.311:448.45:140.45:190.46:328:27Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:177.25:500.55:590.76:338:26Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:258.11:017.16:250.76:401.06:338:26Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:077.81:467.17:010.87:231.36:348:25Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:527.52:317.27:390.98:111.56:358:25First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:377.33:177.38:201.09:031.66:358:24First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:247.14:027.59:071.010:001.66:368:23First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:127.04:507.89:580.910:591.56:378:22First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:026.95:438.110:540.811:571.36:378:22Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:577.06:388.411:510.66:388:21Waxing Gibbous31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8669103)

Common Questions About Bluffton, SC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bluffton, SC today?

Slack tide in Bluffton, SC is approximately 2:05 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 71% 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 Gibbous (71% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA