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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : 10:25 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 4:16 pm (7.5 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 - Feb 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:257.21:546.77:390.38:06-0.37:165:56First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:267.42:586.58:490.39:11-0.47:165:57First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:317.54:056.510:000.210:17-0.67:155:58Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:407.75:156.711:07-0.111:20-0.97:145:59Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:478.16:207.012:08-0.57:146:00Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:488.47:187.312:19-1.21:04-0.87:136:01Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:438.68:127.61:16-1.51:57-1.17:126:01Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:348.79:017.72:09-1.62:45-1.27:116:02Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:218.59:497.72:59-1.63:31-1.27:106:03Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:068.210:357.63:47-1.44:13-1.07:096:04Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:517.811:217.34:32-1.04:54-0.77:096:05Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:357.45:17-0.65:34-0.37:086:06Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:087.112:216.96:030.06:150.17:076:07Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:566.81:096.56:510.56:590.57:066:08Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:456.61:586.27:440.97:470.77:056:08Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:346.52:496.08:411.18:410.97:046:09Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:276.53:425.99:401.19:390.97:036:10Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:226.64:386.010:371.010:350.77:026:11Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:196.75:336.111:280.711:280.47:016:12Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:117.06:236.412:150.57:006:13Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:587.37:086.712:170.112:590.16:596:14Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:397.67:497.01:03-0.21:41-0.26:586:14New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:187.88:277.31:48-0.52:22-0.56:576:15New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:547.99:057.52:31-0.73:02-0.76:566:16New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:317.99:447.73:14-0.83:42-0.86:546:17Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:107.710:267.83:57-0.84:22-0.86:536:18Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:537.511:137.84:42-0.65:05-0.86:526:18Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:437.25:30-0.45:52-0.66:516:19Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 7:20 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 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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