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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 4:04 pm (-1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:378.39:538.33:14-1.43:37-1.36:506:20New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:217.910:378.14:00-1.14:18-1.16:496:21Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:047.411:217.84:44-0.64:58-0.76:486:21Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:496.95:28-0.15:38-0.26:476:22Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:077.512:366.46:140.56:210.36:456:23First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:557.11:276.07:031.07:090.86:446:24First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:456.82:195.87:591.48:031.16:436:24First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:396.63:145.79:001.69:041.26:426:25First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:356.64:135.710:021.610:061.16:406:26Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:356.65:115.910:571.411:030.96:396:27Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:326.86:046.311:451.111:540.66:386:27Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:237.16:506.612:280.86:376:28Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:067.47:317.012:410.21:080.46:356:29Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:457.68:077.31:25-0.11:460.16:346:29Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:227.78:427.62:08-0.32:24-0.16:336:30Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:577.79:157.82:50-0.43:01-0.36:326:31Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:337.69:518.03:31-0.43:39-0.46:306:32Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:127.410:328.04:14-0.34:18-0.46:296:32Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:557.111:207.94:58-0.15:00-0.26:286:33Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:476.85:480.25:480.06:266:34Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:177.712:476.66:450.56:460.36:256:34Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:237.51:546.47:500.87:540.56:246:35Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:347.53:026.59:000.89:080.56:236:36Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:477.54:136.710:090.510:210.36:216:36Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:587.75:207.211:100.111:26-0.16:206:37Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:018.06:207.712:05-0.36:196:38Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:568.27:138.212:24-0.512:55-0.76:176:39Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:448.38:008.61:18-0.81:41-0.96:166:39New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:288.38:438.72:08-0.92:25-1.06:156:40New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:108.09:248.72:54-0.83:06-0.86:146:41New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:507.710:048.53:38-0.53:46-0.66:126:41Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 7:17 pm — 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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