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 2h 20m 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 - Nov 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:1010.411:418.94:50-0.55:270.07:416:32Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:0510.25:40-0.46:180.17:426:31Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:398.71:049.96:33-0.27:130.47:436:30Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:438.52:089.67:300.18:110.67:436:30Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:498.53:119.38:320.49:130.77:446:29Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:528.54:119.19:380.610:150.77:456:28Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:528.74:099.09:430.610:140.56:465:27Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:518.95:068.910:450.511:090.46:475:27Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:489.16:008.811:420.46:485:26Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:399.36:498.812:000.212:340.36:495:25Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:269.57:358.712:460.21:230.26:495:25New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:089.58:188.71:300.12:080.26:505:24New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:489.58:588.52:120.22:510.36:515:23New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:269.39:388.32:520.33:320.46:525:23New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:049.110:178.13:300.54:100.66:535:22Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:418.810:577.84:070.74:470.86:545:22Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:208.511:397.64:440.95:251.06:555:21Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:038.25:221.16:041.26:565:21Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:247.412:488.06:031.36:471.36:575:20First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:137.41:377.86:491.57:341.46:575:20First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:027.42:277.87:431.68:261.36:585:20First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:537.63:187.88:431.59:201.16:595:19First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:457.94:117.89:461.410:150.77:005:19Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:398.35:078.010:471.111:100.37:015:19Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:348.86:038.211:450.67:025:19Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:299.46:578.412:03-0.112:410.27:035:18Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:229.87:498.612:56-0.51:35-0.27:045:18Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:1310.28:418.81:48-0.92:28-0.57:045:18Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:0510.39:348.82:41-1.13:20-0.77:055:18Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:5810.310:298.73:33-1.24:12-0.77:065:18Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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