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 5h 15m 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 - Aug 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:457.510:148.73:390.43:360.46:388:21Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:277.510:538.54:190.44:170.56:388:20Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:077.511:308.34:560.54:560.76:398:19Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:467.55:310.55:340.96:408:18Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:078.012:267.46:060.66:121.16:408:18Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:457.71:077.46:400.76:521.36:418:17Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:257.41:507.57:170.87:361.56:428:16Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:087.22:367.77:590.98:261.76:428:15Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:557.03:257.98:450.99:241.86:438:14Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:446.94:168.29:390.910:271.76:448:13Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:386.95:128.410:370.711:311.56:448:12Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:377.16:118.811:380.56:458:11Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:397.37:129.212:321.112:380.26:468:10Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:407.78:109.61:290.71:37-0.26:468:09Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:378.19:0410.02:240.22:34-0.66:478:08New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:328.69:5710.23:16-0.23:29-0.86:488:07New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:268.910:4910.14:07-0.54:24-0.96:488:06New Moon17Wed
18Thu11:219.111:429.94:56-0.75:17-0.86:498:05Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:179.25:44-0.86:10-0.66:508:04Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:359.41:159.26:32-0.67:05-0.26:508:02Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:319.02:149.27:22-0.38:030.36:518:01First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:278.53:129.18:150.09:040.76:528:00First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:238.14:089.09:110.410:071.06:527:59First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:187.75:038.810:100.711:091.16:537:58First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:137.55:598.711:090.86:537:57Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:097.56:548.712:071.112:050.96:547:55Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:037.57:448.812:581.112:580.96:557:54Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:547.78:298.81:451.01:460.86:557:53Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:397.99:108.92:290.92:310.86:567:52Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:218.19:498.93:090.83:130.86:577:51Full Moon30Tue
31Wed10:008.210:258.83:470.73:530.86:577:49Full Moon31Wed
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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