Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 4:02 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 42m at 10:12 am (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669103
Common Questions About Tides

Bluffton, SC Tides - Jan 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:227.13:476.69:241.39:470.57:245:29First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:177.44:446.610:291.010:430.27:245:30Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:147.95:436.811:300.711:39-0.27:245:31Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:118.46:407.112:270.27:255:31Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:078.97:347.412:34-0.61:21-0.27:255:32Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:009.38:267.71:28-1.02:14-0.67:255:33Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:519.69:187.92:21-1.43:05-0.97:255:34Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:439.610:118.03:14-1.63:55-1.17:255:34Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:369.511:068.04:06-1.64:44-1.17:255:35Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:309.24:58-1.45:33-1.07:255:36Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:038.012:268.85:52-1.16:23-0.87:255:37Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:047.91:228.36:49-0.67:17-0.67:255:38Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:037.92:187.87:50-0.28:13-0.37:255:39Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:017.93:137.48:550.19:11-0.17:255:40Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:597.84:097.010:000.310:090.07:245:41Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:577.85:066.811:010.311:050.07:245:41Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:537.96:026.811:570.211:570.07:245:42Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:468.06:546.812:470.17:245:43Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:338.17:416.912:46-0.11:340.07:235:44New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:158.18:247.01:31-0.22:16-0.17:235:45New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:558.29:047.12:14-0.22:56-0.17:235:46New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:328.19:427.12:54-0.23:33-0.17:225:47New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:087.910:187.03:32-0.24:08-0.17:225:48New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:437.710:536.94:08-0.14:420.07:215:49Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:177.411:306.94:440.15:150.17:215:50Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:527.15:200.35:500.27:205:51Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:096.912:316.96:000.66:280.37:205:52Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:536.91:166.66:450.87:120.47:195:53First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:427.02:066.47:391.08:040.47:195:53First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:367.23:026.38:431.09:030.37:185:54First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:347.44:036.39:520.910:070.17:185:55Waxing 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 1:07 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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