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 05m 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 - Sep 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:198.46:509.812:050.712:23-0.26:597:47Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:238.97:5110.11:040.21:23-0.56:597:45Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:229.48:4710.42:00-0.22:21-0.87:007:44New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:189.79:4010.42:53-0.63:17-0.97:017:43New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:1210.010:3110.23:45-0.84:11-0.97:017:41New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:0510.011:229.94:34-0.85:02-0.77:027:40Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:579.85:21-0.65:53-0.37:037:39Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:129.412:519.66:08-0.36:430.27:037:38Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:058.91:459.26:550.27:350.77:047:36Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:588.52:408.97:440.78:301.27:047:35First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:528.13:328.78:361.19:261.57:057:34First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:447.94:238.59:311.410:231.67:067:32First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:357.85:148.510:281.511:181.67:067:31First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:277.86:058.511:231.57:077:30Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:198.06:558.612:081.512:141.47:077:28Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:098.27:428.812:541.31:021.27:087:27Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:558.58:258.91:361.11:471.07:097:26Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:388.79:059.02:170.92:300.97:097:24Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:178.99:429.02:570.73:130.87:107:23Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:549.010:178.93:350.63:540.87:117:22Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:299.110:518.74:140.54:340.87:117:20Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:059.211:268.54:520.55:150.97:127:19Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:449.25:310.55:571.07:127:18Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:068.412:299.26:130.66:421.27:137:16Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:548.21:229.27:000.77:341.37:147:15Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:518.12:229.27:530.88:331.47:147:14Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:548.13:249.38:530.89:371.37:157:12Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:588.34:279.49:590.810:431.17:167:11Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:028.55:319.611:050.511:460.77:167:10Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:078.96:349.812:090.27:177:08Waning Crescent30Fri
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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