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 4h 45m 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 - Oct 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:227.87:408.61:021.31:200.97:167:08Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:058.38:228.81:450.92:090.67:177:07New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:478.79:048.92:290.52:570.37:187:05New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:299.09:478.83:120.23:450.27:187:04New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:139.210:328.63:560.04:340.27:197:03Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:009.311:208.34:410.05:230.47:207:02Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:529.15:270.26:150.77:207:00Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:147.912:528.96:170.47:111.07:216:59Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:167.61:598.77:130.78:131.37:226:58First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:237.43:078.68:171.09:201.47:226:57First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:297.44:138.59:271.210:261.37:236:55First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:347.65:178.510:371.111:271.17:246:54Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:377.86:178.611:421.07:256:53Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:368.27:108.712:210.812:400.87:256:52Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:288.57:578.71:100.51:330.67:266:51Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:158.88:408.61:550.32:210.67:276:49Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:579.09:208.42:380.33:070.67:286:48Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:369.09:598.23:180.33:500.77:286:47Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:148.910:387.83:560.54:300.97:296:46Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:518.711:177.54:330.75:081.27:306:45Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:298.511:577.25:101.05:461.57:316:44Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:118.25:471.36:241.87:316:43Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:426.912:577.96:261.67:062.17:326:42Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:316.61:487.77:101.87:532.37:336:41Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:236.62:427.68:012.08:472.37:346:40Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:166.62:357.78:002.08:442.26:345:39Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:086.83:277.89:011.99:391.96:355:38Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:017.14:207.910:011.610:311.56:365:37Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:547.65:128.110:581.211:211.06:375:36Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:458.16:028.311:520.86:385:35Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:338.76:508.512:080.512:440.56:395:34New Moon31Fri
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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