Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide : 4:44 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 07m at 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 - May 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:157.72:447.08:131.18:141.56:368:04Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:067.53:357.19:031.29:101.66:358:05Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:587.44:267.29:561.210:111.66:348:06Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:497.35:177.410:491.111:111.46:338:07Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:427.46:097.811:400.86:328:07Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:357.56:598.212:081.112:300.56:318:08Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:257.77:468.71:010.71:170.16:308:09Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:127.98:319.21:510.32:04-0.26:308:09New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:578.19:149.52:390.02:50-0.56:298:10New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:428.29:599.83:28-0.33:38-0.76:288:11New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:288.310:459.84:16-0.54:26-0.86:278:12New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:168.211:359.75:04-0.65:15-0.86:268:12Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:108.15:53-0.66:05-0.66:268:13Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:299.51:108.06:44-0.46:59-0.46:258:14Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:299.22:148.07:38-0.27:58-0.16:248:14First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:318.93:188.18:37-0.19:020.26:248:15First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:338.74:198.29:380.010:090.26:238:16First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:338.55:198.510:39-0.111:140.26:238:16First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:318.36:188.811:37-0.26:228:17Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:298.37:139.012:150.012:31-0.36:228:18Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:238.28:039.21:11-0.21:21-0.46:218:18Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:138.28:499.32:02-0.32:08-0.46:208:19Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:008.19:319.32:50-0.42:53-0.46:208:20Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:438.010:119.23:36-0.33:35-0.26:208:20Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:257.910:509.04:19-0.24:160.06:198:21Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:077.711:298.74:59-0.14:550.26:198:22Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:487.55:380.25:330.56:188:22Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:088.312:327.26:150.46:120.86:188:23Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:508.01:177.16:540.66:521.06:188:24Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:367.72:067.07:350.87:371.36:178:24Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:237.52:557.18:200.98:291.46:178:25Third Quarter31Tue
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 1:46 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 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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