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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 38m at 7:51 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:40 pm (7.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:548.56:067.911:58-0.17:055:18Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:458.86:567.912:10-0.412:51-0.37:065:18New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:338.97:437.812:58-0.51:41-0.37:075:18New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:178.98:287.71:44-0.42:28-0.37:085:18New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:598.89:117.52:28-0.33:12-0.17:095:18New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:408.59:537.23:10-0.13:540.17:095:18Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:208.210:366.93:500.24:340.47:105:18Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:037.811:216.74:290.55:130.77:115:18Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:487.45:090.85:540.97:125:18Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:086.512:367.15:511.16:371.17:125:18First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:586.41:256.96:381.47:241.27:135:18First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:486.42:146.87:311.58:141.27:145:18First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:386.53:026.78:301.69:051.17:145:19First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:286.83:536.69:311.59:570.87:155:19Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:197.04:456.610:301.210:480.57:165:19Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:117.45:376.711:250.911:370.17:165:20Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:017.86:276.912:170.57:175:20Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:498.37:157.112:26-0.21:070.27:185:20Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:368.68:017.21:15-0.51:57-0.27:185:21Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:238.88:497.32:04-0.82:46-0.47:195:21Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:118.99:387.32:54-1.03:35-0.57:195:22Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:028.810:327.23:44-1.04:24-0.67:205:22Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:578.611:307.24:35-0.95:14-0.57:205:23Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:558.35:29-0.76:06-0.47:215:23Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:347.212:558.06:27-0.47:03-0.27:215:24Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:377.21:557.77:30-0.18:02-0.17:225:24Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:387.42:537.48:360.19:02-0.27:225:25Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:387.53:517.29:430.110:00-0.27:225:26Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:387.74:497.010:450.010:56-0.37:235:26Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:357.95:457.011:42-0.111:48-0.47:235:27Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:278.16:367.012:34-0.37:235:28Waning 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 11:15 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 42% 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 (42% 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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