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 1h 37m 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 - May 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:028.312:286.96:230.86:130.86:368:04Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:428.11:136.87:051.06:570.96:358:05Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:328.02:066.87:531.17:491.16:348:06Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:307.93:057.08:491.18:521.16:338:06Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:327.94:057.39:490.910:011.06:328:07Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:348.05:067.810:500.611:100.76:318:08Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:368.26:078.411:480.16:318:08Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:388.47:079.112:150.212:43-0.46:308:09Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:378.68:029.71:16-0.21:36-0.86:298:10Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:328.78:5510.22:13-0.62:27-1.16:288:11New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:258.79:4710.43:09-0.83:19-1.26:278:11New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:178.610:3810.34:03-0.94:10-1.26:278:12New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:108.311:3010.04:55-0.85:00-0.96:268:13Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:067.95:46-0.55:51-0.56:258:13Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:259.51:057.66:37-0.16:430.06:258:14Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:238.92:077.37:310.37:390.56:248:15Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:238.43:087.28:270.78:390.96:238:16First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:208.04:047.29:250.99:431.26:238:16First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:147.74:587.410:221.010:451.26:228:17First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:057.65:507.611:140.911:421.16:228:18First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:557.56:397.812:000.86:218:18Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:447.47:258.112:341.012:430.66:218:19Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:317.58:078.41:210.81:220.56:208:20Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:157.58:468.62:050.62:010.46:208:20Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:567.59:238.72:470.52:390.36:198:21Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:357.49:588.73:280.43:170.36:198:21Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:127.310:328.74:070.43:560.46:188:22Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:497.111:068.54:460.44:350.46:188:23Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:267.011:438.45:250.55:140.56:188:23Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:076.96:050.55:560.66:188:24Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:258.312:546.96:470.66:420.66:178:24Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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