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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:45 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 31m at 10:30 pm (9.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Aug 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:036.36:287.712:011.511:55 AM0.86:378:20Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:556.47:177.912:491.312:430.76:388:19Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:436.58:028.01:331.11:300.56:398:19Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:276.78:448.22:160.92:150.46:398:18New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:086.89:238.22:570.83:000.36:408:17New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:467.010:018.33:370.63:430.36:418:16New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:237.110:388.24:150.44:260.26:418:15New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:027.211:178.14:530.35:090.36:428:14Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:437.45:320.25:540.46:438:13Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:007.912:317.66:120.16:430.66:438:12Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:487.71:257.86:570.17:370.86:448:11First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:437.42:237.97:470.28:391.06:458:10First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:417.23:238.18:440.39:451.06:458:09First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:417.14:268.39:470.310:530.96:468:08First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:447.15:338.510:540.211:580.76:478:07Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:507.16:398.711:590.16:478:06Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:567.47:418.912:570.41:01-0.16:488:05Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:567.78:369.01:530.11:59-0.36:498:04Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:517.99:279.02:45-0.22:54-0.46:498:03Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:438.110:158.93:35-0.33:46-0.36:508:02Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:328.211:008.64:20-0.34:35-0.16:518:01Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:208.111:458.25:03-0.25:220.36:517:59Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:068.05:440.06:070.76:527:58Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:307.712:537.96:240.46:521.26:537:57Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:177.31:417.77:050.77:401.66:537:56Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:056.92:297.67:491.18:321.96:547:55Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:536.73:177.68:361.39:272.16:547:54Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:436.54:067.69:281.510:252.16:557:52Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:346.54:587.610:231.511:202.06:567:51Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:276.55:527.811:181.46:567:50Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:216.76:448.012:111.812:111.26:577:49Waning Crescent31Sun
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 1:37 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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