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 5h 10m at 4:44 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:10 pm (8.4 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 - Aug 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:307.55:058.810:370.111:230.86:398:20Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:317.66:079.211:39-0.26:398:19Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:367.97:099.612:260.412:40-0.56:408:18Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:398.38:0810.01:250.01:39-0.96:418:17Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:388.79:0410.22:21-0.52:37-1.16:418:17New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:359.09:5910.33:16-0.83:33-1.36:428:16New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:319.210:5210.24:08-1.14:28-1.36:438:15New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:279.311:459.84:59-1.15:21-1.16:438:14Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:249.35:48-1.06:14-0.76:448:13Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:399.41:229.16:36-0.87:07-0.36:458:12Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:348.92:198.97:26-0.48:030.36:458:11First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:298.43:148.88:180.09:020.76:468:10First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:238.14:078.69:130.410:021.06:478:09First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:147.84:598.510:080.611:001.16:478:08First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:067.65:508.511:040.811:541.16:488:07Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:587.66:418.511:560.86:498:06Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:507.67:298.612:441.012:460.86:498:05Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:397.88:148.71:290.81:320.76:508:03Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:258.08:568.82:120.72:150.66:518:02Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:078.19:358.82:530.62:580.66:518:01Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:468.210:118.83:320.53:390.66:528:00Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:238.310:468.64:090.44:180.66:537:59Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:598.311:198.44:450.44:570.76:537:58Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:348.311:538.25:210.45:350.86:547:56Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:128.45:580.56:161.06:547:55Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:318.012:558.46:380.57:001.26:557:54Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:167.91:468.57:220.67:511.36:567:53Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:107.82:438.78:130.68:501.46:567:52Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:087.83:428.99:110.69:551.36:577:50Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:097.94:439.210:150.411:011.06:587:49Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:138.15:479.511:200.26:587:48Waning Crescent31Wed
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 7:57 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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