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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 35m at 10:25 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:20 am (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Oct 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:268.311:397.85:010.95:341.17:177:08Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:058.15:351.16:131.57:177:06Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:217.512:487.96:111.46:541.87:187:05Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:067.21:347.76:501.67:402.07:197:04First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:557.02:257.77:351.88:312.17:197:03First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:467.03:177.78:281.89:282.17:207:01First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:387.14:107.89:281.810:251.97:217:00First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:317.35:048.010:301.611:211.67:216:59Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:267.66:008.311:301.37:226:58Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:208.06:538.612:131.112:270.97:236:56Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:138.67:439.01:030.61:220.47:236:55Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:039.18:329.21:520.12:150.17:246:54Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:519.59:209.22:41-0.33:07-0.27:256:53Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:409.810:099.13:29-0.53:59-0.37:256:51Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:319.911:018.94:18-0.64:51-0.27:266:50Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:249.811:568.55:07-0.65:430.07:276:49Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:229.55:58-0.36:380.47:286:48Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:588.21:249.26:520.17:360.77:286:47Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:037.92:288.97:510.58:391.07:296:46Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:077.83:308.78:550.89:441.27:306:45Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:087.84:298.610:010.910:471.17:316:44Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:087.85:278.511:040.911:431.07:316:42Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:058.06:218.412:020.87:326:41Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:588.37:108.412:330.812:540.77:336:40Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:458.56:558.41:180.712:420.66:345:39Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:278.67:368.41:000.61:270.66:355:38New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:068.78:158.31:390.62:100.66:355:37New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:438.78:538.12:170.62:500.76:365:36New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:188.69:307.92:520.73:290.86:375:35New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:538.410:077.63:270.84:061.06:385:34Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:288.210:467.34:021.04:441.36:395:34Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 1:22 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 Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC?

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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