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 4h 10m 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 - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:428.710:079.03:280.33:420.46:597:46Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:218.910:449.04:090.24:260.47:007:45Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:019.111:238.84:500.05:100.47:007:44Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:449.25:320.05:550.57:017:42Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:088.612:339.26:160.16:440.77:017:41Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:598.41:299.27:040.27:390.97:027:40Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:588.22:319.27:580.38:391.17:037:39Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:028.13:349.38:590.49:451.17:037:37Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:068.24:379.410:040.410:521.07:047:36Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:108.35:409.511:100.311:550.77:057:35Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:158.66:439.712:130.17:057:33Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:179.07:419.912:530.41:12-0.27:067:32Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:149.38:349.91:460.12:07-0.37:067:31New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:069.69:229.92:37-0.13:00-0.47:077:29New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:549.710:089.73:24-0.23:50-0.37:087:28New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:409.710:529.44:09-0.24:37-0.17:087:27New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:249.511:369.14:510.05:220.37:097:25Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:089.35:320.36:060.77:097:24Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:208.612:538.96:110.76:491.17:107:23Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:068.21:418.66:511.17:341.57:117:21Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:557.92:318.47:341.48:231.97:117:20First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:467.73:228.38:221.79:152.07:127:19First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:377.64:128.39:151.810:102.17:137:17First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:277.75:038.310:121.811:031.97:137:16First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:197.85:548.411:091.711:541.77:147:15Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:118.16:458.612:041.57:147:13Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:018.47:328.812:421.312:551.27:157:12Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:488.88:169.11:271.01:440.97:167:11Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:319.28:589.22:110.62:310.67:167:09Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:139.69:389.32:550.33:180.47:177:08Full Moon30Thu
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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