Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 03m at 10:19 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 5:05 pm (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Nov 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:347.53:488.09:291.410:061.46:405:32Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:277.64:397.910:251.310:541.26:415:32Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:187.85:287.911:161.211:371.16:415:31Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:058.06:148.012:031.06:425:30Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:488.26:578.012:180.912:470.96:435:29Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:288.47:378.012:560.81:290.76:445:28New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:058.58:157.91:340.72:100.76:455:28New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:408.58:517.82:120.62:500.76:465:27New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:138.49:277.62:490.63:280.86:475:26New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:468.310:027.43:260.74:070.96:485:26Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:218.210:417.24:030.74:461.06:485:25Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:028.111:267.14:430.85:291.16:495:24Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:518.05:280.96:161.16:505:24Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:197.112:487.96:191.07:111.16:515:23First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:187.31:498.07:191.18:100.96:525:22First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:197.52:508.18:251.09:110.66:535:22First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:207.93:528.29:330.710:110.26:545:21Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:228.34:548.410:390.411:08-0.36:555:21Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:238.85:558.511:40-0.16:565:21Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:229.36:528.712:03-0.712:38-0.46:565:20Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:179.77:468.712:56-1.01:34-0.76:575:20Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:099.98:388.61:49-1.22:28-0.86:585:19Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:019.89:318.42:40-1.23:20-0.76:595:19Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:529.510:248.13:30-1.04:10-0.57:005:19Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:449.111:187.74:19-0.64:59-0.17:015:19Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:378.65:09-0.25:480.37:025:18Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:157.412:328.16:000.36:390.77:035:18Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:127.11:267.86:540.87:331.07:035:18Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:067.02:177.57:521.18:271.27:045:18Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:587.03:077.38:511.39:201.27:055:18Third Quarter30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8669338)

Common Questions About Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC today?

Slack tide in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC is approximately 1:42 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 Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC?

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, 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 Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC?

Tide predictions for Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, 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 Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC?

Tide data for Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8669338. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8669338.

What is the moon phase in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC is Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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