Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 11:40 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 38m at 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 - Jan 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:018.411:317.14:30-0.45:060.07:245:29Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:458.05:140.05:460.37:245:30Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:196.912:317.65:580.46:260.57:245:31Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:086.81:187.26:440.77:070.77:245:32Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:566.72:056.97:351.07:520.97:255:32Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:446.72:536.78:301.28:400.97:255:33Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:336.83:436.59:291.39:320.87:255:34Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:247.04:356.410:271.210:240.77:255:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:167.25:296.411:220.911:160.57:255:36Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:087.56:216.612:130.67:255:37Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:577.97:096.812:070.21:010.37:245:37Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:428.27:547.112:55-0.21:470.07:245:38New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:258.58:377.31:43-0.52:32-0.37:245:39New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:078.79:207.52:30-0.83:16-0.67:245:40New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:508.810:047.73:17-1.04:00-0.87:245:41New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:348.810:517.84:04-1.04:44-0.97:245:42Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:228.611:437.84:52-1.05:29-0.97:235:43Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:148.35:42-0.76:16-0.87:235:44Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:397.91:107.96:37-0.47:08-0.67:235:45First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:387.92:087.57:380.08:05-0.57:225:46First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:398.03:087.18:450.29:06-0.47:225:47First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:408.04:106.99:550.310:09-0.47:225:47Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:448.15:166.811:030.211:10-0.57:215:48Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:498.26:206.912:040.07:215:49Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:498.47:187.112:09-0.61:00-0.27:205:50Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:438.58:097.31:03-0.81:51-0.37:205:51Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:308.68:567.41:54-0.92:37-0.47:195:52Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:148.69:397.42:42-0.93:20-0.57:195:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:548.410:207.43:27-0.83:59-0.47:185:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:338.110:597.34:08-0.64:34-0.27:175:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:127.811:397.14:47-0.35:080.07:175:56Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 8:36 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.

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