Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 5:25 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 03m at 11:27 am (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Dec 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:267.23:377.69:111.69:341.37:065:18Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:177.44:287.610:091.410:251.17:075:18Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:087.75:197.711:041.211:150.87:085:18Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:588.16:107.811:560.87:095:18Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:448.56:577.912:020.412:450.57:095:18Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:288.87:428.112:490.11:330.27:105:18New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:119.28:268.21:36-0.22:21-0.17:115:18New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:549.49:118.32:23-0.53:08-0.47:125:18New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:399.59:588.33:10-0.73:55-0.57:135:18New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:269.410:488.23:58-0.74:42-0.57:135:18Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:199.211:438.14:48-0.65:31-0.57:145:19Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:169.05:40-0.46:23-0.37:155:19Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:448.01:188.76:36-0.27:20-0.27:155:19First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:478.12:208.57:390.18:19-0.27:165:19First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:498.23:208.38:460.39:20-0.37:175:20First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:508.44:208.19:530.210:19-0.47:175:20Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:508.65:198.010:570.111:16-0.67:185:21Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:498.86:178.011:56-0.17:185:21Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:439.07:108.012:09-0.712:50-0.37:195:21Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:339.27:588.012:59-0.81:40-0.47:205:22Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:189.28:438.01:46-0.82:27-0.47:205:22Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:009.19:267.82:32-0.83:10-0.37:215:23Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:419.010:077.63:15-0.63:51-0.27:215:23Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:208.710:487.43:55-0.44:280.07:215:24Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:008.411:307.24:35-0.15:050.27:225:24Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:418.05:140.25:410.47:225:25Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:136.912:257.75:540.56:190.67:235:26Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:596.81:117.46:380.87:000.87:235:26Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:476.71:597.27:271.07:470.87:235:27Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:356.82:487.08:221.28:380.87:245:28Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:256.93:386.99:221.19:370.77:245:28Third Quarter31Sun
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 2:26 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated). This places Bluffton, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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