Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bluffton, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bluffton, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:18 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 08m at 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 - Jan 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:178.69:287.62:41-0.43:19-0.47:245:29New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:558.410:077.53:20-0.33:57-0.37:245:30New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:328.210:457.33:58-0.24:33-0.17:245:31Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:097.911:247.14:350.05:080.07:245:32Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:477.55:120.35:450.27:245:33Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:057.012:287.25:500.56:230.47:255:33Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:506.91:137.06:330.87:060.57:255:34First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:376.92:016.87:231.07:550.57:255:35First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:277.02:516.78:201.08:490.47:255:36First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:197.23:456.79:241.09:470.27:255:37First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:157.54:446.810:280.810:46-0.17:245:38Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:147.95:447.011:290.411:44-0.57:245:38Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:138.46:427.412:26-0.17:245:39Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:098.97:377.812:39-1.01:20-0.67:245:40Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:019.48:298.21:34-1.42:12-1.17:245:41Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:539.69:218.42:27-1.83:03-1.47:245:42Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:449.710:138.63:19-2.03:53-1.67:235:43Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:359.511:078.54:11-2.04:41-1.67:235:44Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:299.25:02-1.75:30-1.57:235:45Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:048.412:248.75:56-1.36:21-1.27:225:46Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:048.21:218.26:52-0.87:15-0.87:225:47Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:048.12:197.87:53-0.48:13-0.57:225:48Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:027.93:157.48:580.09:14-0.27:215:48Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:017.84:137.110:020.110:14-0.17:215:49Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:007.85:117.011:030.111:11-0.17:205:50Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:587.86:077.011:580.07:205:51Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:498.06:587.212:04-0.212:47-0.27:195:52Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:358.17:447.312:52-0.31:32-0.37:195:53New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:178.28:267.51:37-0.42:14-0.47:185:54New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:558.29:057.52:18-0.52:52-0.57:175:55New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:328.29:427.52:57-0.53:29-0.47:175:56New Moon31Tue
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 2:14 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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