Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 4:42 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:338.25:05-0.85:30-0.57:175:56Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:047.512:187.75:50-0.36:10-0.17:175:57Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:527.31:047.36:360.26:510.27:165:58Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:407.11:516.97:260.67:350.57:155:59Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:297.02:406.68:200.98:240.77:155:59Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:186.93:316.49:181.19:180.87:146:00Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:106.94:246.310:171.110:140.77:136:01Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:067.15:206.411:120.911:090.67:126:02Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:017.36:146.512:030.67:116:03Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:517.67:036.812:000.312:490.37:116:04Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:377.97:477.112:490.01:340.07:106:05New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:188.28:277.41:35-0.42:16-0.37:096:06New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:568.49:067.72:20-0.62:57-0.57:086:07New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:348.59:457.93:03-0.83:37-0.87:076:07New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:128.510:268.13:47-0.94:18-0.97:066:08Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:538.311:108.24:31-0.94:59-0.97:056:09Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:388.15:17-0.75:43-0.87:046:10Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:008.212:307.76:07-0.46:32-0.67:036:11Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:578.11:297.47:040.07:27-0.47:026:12First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:588.12:317.18:090.38:29-0.27:016:13First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:018.13:376.99:190.49:36-0.27:006:13First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:088.14:466.910:300.310:43-0.36:596:14Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:188.25:547.211:350.011:46-0.66:586:15Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:238.56:567.512:33-0.36:576:16Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:218.87:517.912:44-0.91:26-0.66:566:17Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:128.98:398.21:38-1.12:14-0.86:556:18Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:588.99:248.32:28-1.22:59-0.86:536:18Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:408.810:068.33:15-1.23:40-0.86:526:19Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:208.510:468.23:59-1.04:18-0.66:516:20Waning Gibbous29Sat
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 7:45 am — 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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