Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 4:44 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 10:49 am (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Aug 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:307.17:098.312:241.212:180.76:378:21Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:217.27:568.61:131.01:080.56:388:20Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:097.48:418.82:000.71:560.36:398:19Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:547.79:249.12:460.42:450.06:398:19Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:387.910:069.23:320.13:33-0.16:408:18Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:228.110:499.34:16-0.14:21-0.26:418:17Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:088.311:349.25:00-0.35:09-0.36:418:16Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:578.55:45-0.45:58-0.26:428:15Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:239.012:508.66:31-0.56:490.16:438:14Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:178.71:488.77:19-0.47:450.36:438:13Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:158.42:478.98:12-0.38:470.66:448:12Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:148.23:469.09:09-0.29:530.76:458:11Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:138.04:469.110:10-0.110:590.76:458:10Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:137.95:469.211:11-0.16:468:09Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:167.96:479.412:030.612:11-0.26:478:08Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:178.07:459.51:020.41:09-0.26:478:07Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:148.18:379.51:560.22:03-0.36:488:06New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:068.39:259.52:460.12:54-0.36:498:05New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:548.410:109.43:340.13:43-0.26:498:04New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:398.410:529.24:170.14:290.06:508:03New Moon20Tue
21Wed11:238.311:338.94:580.25:130.36:518:02Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:058.25:350.45:540.66:518:00Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:148.512:498.06:110.66:351.06:527:59Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:578.11:337.96:470.97:181.36:537:58Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:427.82:197.97:251.18:051.66:537:57First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:297.53:067.98:071.38:561.86:547:56First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:177.33:547.98:541.49:511.96:557:55First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:067.34:438.09:471.410:481.86:557:53First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:577.35:358.210:441.311:441.66:567:52Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:507.46:298.511:411.16:567:51Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:447.67:218.912:371.312:360.86:577:50Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 1:46 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 96% 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 (96% 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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