Bluffton tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 11:30 pm (8.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:30–6:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 3.2 ft · 68 °F slight · 6.4 s from the east
- Wind · air 12 mph · 74 °F from the ENE, gusts 23 · clear sky
- Sun 7:37 am–6:37 pm 11 h 0 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:29 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:29 pm
- Best time to dive 4:40–6:00 pm great day · 9/10
- Rip Current Statement: dangerous rip currents at the beaches: swimming is risky. Until 8:00 pm tomorrow. NWS Charleston SC
Today in Bluffton there are high tides at 11:09 am (10.1 ft) and 11:30 pm (8.7 ft) and low tides at 4:39 am and 5:27 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:30 pm. The sun rises at 7:37 am and sets at 6:37 pm: 11 h 0 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:29 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:59 am to 3:59 am and from 2:31 pm to 4:31 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (12 mph). Clear sky, 74 °F.
Fishing in Bluffton today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 11:09 am, coefficient 83
- Minor period 10:01–11:01 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.24 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 11:00 am, combines the 11:09 am high tide, moonset and some swell. Also good from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 5:27 pm low tide, a major period, sunset and some swell. Also good from 3:40 am to 5:40 am, with the 4:39 am low tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, bluefish, southern kingfish and southern flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: southern kingfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Bluffton
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Official statement: Rip Current Statement (NWS Charleston SC)
- Sunny
- Feels like 79 °F: pleasant
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 68 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 5:27 pm: more sand
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.2 ft
3.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. High rip current risk (official statement in effect). If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 68 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 4:39 am
Low tide at 4:39 am and 5:27 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:09 am and 11:30 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures and low tide at 5:27 pm, though with light offshore wind and rip currents.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
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Tides in Bluffton
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:39 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:09 am 10.1 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 5:27 pm 0.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:30 pm 8.7 ft · coef. 81
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 34 min to high tide at 11:30 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 11:09 am high tide and 81 for the 11:30 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 10.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 27 (10.1 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.4 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 85, 10.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 47, 6.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:37 am · 6:37 pm | Low tide 4:39 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:09 am · 10.1 ft | Low tide 5:27 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:30 pm · 8.7 ft | Coef. 83 | 91% | Major periods 1:59 am · 2:31 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:38 am · 6:36 pm | Low tide 5:29 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:04 pm · 9.9 ft | Low tide 6:19 pm · 0.5 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 84% | Major periods 3:03 am · 3:36 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:39 am · 6:35 pm | High tide 12:27 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 6:22 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:06 pm · 9.6 ft | Low tide 7:15 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 4:08 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:40 am · 6:34 pm | High tide 1:31 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 7:19 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:14 pm · 9.3 ft | Low tide 8:14 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:40 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 1:38 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 7:23 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 2:20 pm · 9.1 ft | Low tide 8:17 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:35 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:41 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 2:43 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 8:31 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 3:21 pm · 9.0 ft | Low tide 9:19 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 6:01 am · 6:25 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:42 am · 5:31 pm | High tide 3:44 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 9:40 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:20 pm · 8.9 ft | Low tide 10:18 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:49 am · 7:12 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Bluffton station (NOAA), 0.5 mi from Bluffton. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Fort Pulaski reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Bluffton
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.6 ft
- Significant3.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 3.4 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 70.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−4.3 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:56 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from stations 41067 and 41033, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Bluffton today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:09 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:30 am
- 2.4 ft swell at 7 s from the east-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:39 am (4:24–5:00 am), high tide 11:09 am (10:40–11:30 am), low tide 5:27 pm (5:10–5:42 pm) and high tide 11:30 pm (11:00–11:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.4 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 67.8 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:02 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:29 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:40 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Bluffton
Now in Bluffton
- Low / high
- 55 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 4%
- Humidity
- 64%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 48
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 60° | 58° | 56° | 61° | 72° | 77° | 74° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NNE | 6 NNE | 6 NNE | 8 NNE | 10 NE | 11 NE | 12 ENE | 9 NE |
| Gusts | 15 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 25 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 74° 12 ENE 3.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 9 NE 3.2 ft
- 12:00 am 67° 9 NE 3.2 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 8 NE 3.2 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 8 NNE 3.1 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 11 NE 3.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 12 NNE 2.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 78° 10 NE 2.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 55 / 77 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.2 ft | 11:09 am · 11:30 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 78 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.3 ft | 12:04 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 78 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.4 ft | 12:27 am · 1:06 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 64 / 75 °F | 18 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 1:31 am · 2:14 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 72 °F | 17 mph NE | 3.4 ft | 1:38 am · 2:20 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 73 °F | 17 mph NE | 3.2 ft | 2:43 am · 3:21 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 76 °F | 17 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 3:44 am · 4:20 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 77 °F | 14 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 4:44 am · 5:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 63 / 74 °F | 11 mph SSW | 3.8 ft | 5:40 am · 6:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 73 °F | 8 mph SW | 3.8 ft | 6:31 am · 6:56 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 71 °F | 6 mph NW | 3.2 ft | 7:17 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 52 / 70 °F | 12 mph N | 3.1 ft | 7:58 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 67 °F | 10 mph N | 3.2 ft | 8:38 am · 9:01 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 68 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 9:15 am · 9:40 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 62° / 78° 3.3 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 61° / 78° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 64° / 75° 3.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 64° / 72° 3.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 64° / 73° 3.2 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 62° / 76° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 64° / 77° 2.8 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °F; normal high: 75 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Bluffton
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:43 am
- Full dark 7:31 pm
- Civil dawn 7:12 am
- Civil dusk 7:02 pm
- Solar noon 1:07 pm (44° high)
- Daylight 11 h 0 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:03 pm
- Full dark 7:31 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,375 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bluffton
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:59–3:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:31–4:31 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:01–11:01 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:59–8:59 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Bluffton
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- C.C. Haigh, Jr. Boat Landing 4.3 mi
- Moreland Landing 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Windmill Harbour Marina 4.8 mi
- Hilton Head Harbor Marina 5.2 mi
- Palmetto Bay Marina 6.6 mi
- Southern Drawl Outfitters 3.0 mi
- West Marine 8.5 mi
- Fuel dock 7.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 750 ft from shore and 19 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (1.7 mi from Bluffton) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep750 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 750 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near BlufftonTides nearby
- Hilton Head6.5 mi
- Hilton Head Island7.7 mi
- Tybee Island16 mi
- Beaufort17 mi
- Savannah18 mi
- Isle of Hope21 mi
- Sandfly21 mi
- Vernonburg24 mi
- Montgomery26 mi
- Edisto Beach35 mi
Bluffton at a glance
- Town or city of about 16,728 people. Coordinates: 32.237° N, 80.860° W.
- It is 66 mi southwest of Charleston, the main place in South Carolina. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 4 min later than in Charleston.
- The nearest tide station, Bluffton, is 0.5 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about BlufftonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bluffton?
Today in Bluffton there are high tides at 11:09 am (10.1 ft) and 11:30 pm (8.7 ft) and low tides at 4:39 am and 5:27 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Bluffton?
At 6:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:02 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bluffton?
At 7:38 am. First light comes at 6:44 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:59–3:59 am, Minor 10:01–11:01 am, Major 2:31–4:31 pm, Minor 7:59–8:59 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bluffton?
Partly cloudy, from 55 °F to 77 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (12 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bluffton?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.2 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the east. The water is 68.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bluffton?
The best time to visit Bluffton is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 70 °F to 83 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Bluffton (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).