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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:29 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 51m at 3:31 am (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:228.211:577.64:59-1.45:25-1.17:175:56Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:147.65:51-0.96:13-0.77:165:57Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:537.31:077.16:45-0.37:03-0.27:155:58Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:477.11:596.77:440.27:560.17:145:58Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:407.02:506.38:450.58:520.47:145:59Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:336.83:446.19:460.79:490.57:136:00Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:286.84:396.010:430.710:430.57:126:01Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:236.95:346.111:350.511:340.37:116:02Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:147.06:246.312:220.47:116:03Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:007.27:106.512:210.21:050.27:106:04Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:427.47:516.71:040.01:450.07:096:05New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:217.58:296.81:46-0.22:23-0.17:086:06New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:567.59:046.92:26-0.32:59-0.27:076:07New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:297.49:376.93:04-0.33:34-0.37:066:07New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:007.310:107.03:41-0.34:08-0.37:056:08Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:337.110:467.04:18-0.24:44-0.27:046:09Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:096.911:287.14:570.05:22-0.27:036:10Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:536.75:410.26:04-0.17:026:11Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:177.112:456.56:320.46:550.07:016:12First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:147.21:446.37:330.67:550.17:006:13First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:167.32:496.28:420.79:020.06:596:13First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:227.43:586.39:550.510:11-0.26:586:14Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:337.75:106.611:020.211:17-0.66:576:15Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:428.16:167.112:04-0.36:566:16Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:448.57:157.612:18-1.11:00-0.86:556:17Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:408.88:098.01:15-1.51:52-1.26:546:17Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:328.98:598.32:09-1.82:41-1.46:526:18Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:208.89:488.43:01-1.83:27-1.46:516:19Full Moon28Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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