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 18m 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 - Jul 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:167.33:507.79:160.49:461.26:218:34Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:077.24:418.110:110.310:491.06:218:34Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:027.35:368.511:080.011:510.76:218:34Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:007.46:348.912:05-0.36:228:34Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:017.67:319.412:510.31:02-0.66:228:33Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:597.98:279.81:48-0.11:58-1.06:238:33New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:568.29:2110.02:43-0.62:54-1.26:238:33New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:528.510:1510.13:37-0.93:50-1.46:248:33New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:488.611:1010.04:29-1.14:44-1.46:248:33Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:468.75:20-1.25:38-1.26:258:32Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:059.712:468.76:11-1.16:32-0.96:268:32Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:029.31:478.67:02-0.97:28-0.56:268:32Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:008.92:468.67:54-0.78:28-0.16:278:31First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:568.43:438.68:49-0.49:290.36:278:31First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:508.14:368.69:45-0.110:310.56:288:31First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:427.85:298.510:410.011:300.56:288:30Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:357.66:228.511:350.16:298:30Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:287.57:128.612:240.512:260.26:308:29Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:197.47:598.61:140.41:140.26:308:29Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:077.58:428.72:000.41:590.26:318:28Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:527.69:228.72:440.32:420.26:328:28Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:347.610:018.73:250.23:240.36:328:27Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:147.710:388.54:040.24:040.36:338:26Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:527.611:148.34:410.24:430.46:338:26Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:307.611:488.15:170.25:200.66:348:25Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:077.55:520.35:580.86:358:25Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:247.912:477.66:280.46:390.96:358:24Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:037.71:317.77:070.47:231.16:368:23Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:487.52:207.97:510.48:151.26:378:22Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:387.43:128.18:410.49:141.26:378:22Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:337.44:078.49:370.310:181.16:388:21Third Quarter31Sun
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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