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 : 9:29 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 40m at 3:31 am (6.7 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 - Jan 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:559.110:267.63:31-1.74:12-1.27:235:29Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:508.811:247.54:24-1.55:02-1.07:245:29Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:478.45:17-1.15:53-0.77:245:30Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:257.312:447.96:13-0.76:46-0.57:245:31Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:247.31:397.57:13-0.27:42-0.27:245:32Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:227.22:337.18:150.28:380.07:245:32Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:177.23:266.89:190.49:340.17:245:33Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:127.24:196.510:190.410:270.17:245:34Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:057.35:126.411:140.411:170.17:245:35Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:567.46:036.512:040.27:245:36Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:427.56:506.512:030.012:500.17:245:37Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:257.67:336.612:47-0.11:330.07:245:37New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:057.78:146.61:29-0.12:13-0.17:245:38New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:427.68:526.62:09-0.22:51-0.17:245:39New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:187.59:286.62:47-0.23:27-0.17:245:40New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:527.410:036.53:25-0.24:020.07:245:41Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:267.210:386.44:01-0.14:370.17:235:42Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:007.011:166.44:380.15:120.17:235:43Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:396.85:170.35:510.27:235:44Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:006.512:236.66:010.56:350.27:225:45First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:506.61:156.46:540.67:260.27:225:46First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:456.82:116.37:560.78:240.17:225:46First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:437.03:126.39:050.79:27-0.17:215:47First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:467.34:186.310:150.410:31-0.47:215:48Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:527.75:256.611:210.011:33-0.97:205:49Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:588.26:296.912:21-0.47:205:50Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:588.67:287.312:32-1.31:18-0.97:195:51Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:558.98:237.61:29-1.72:12-1.37:195:52Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:489.09:167.82:24-1.93:03-1.57:185:53Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:408.910:097.83:17-2.03:51-1.57:185:54Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:318.611:037.74:08-1.84:39-1.47:175:55Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 6:30 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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