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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 35m at 1:08 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:09 am (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Nov 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:498.310:047.13:241.04:101.36:405:33Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:248.110:437.04:011.14:491.56:405:32Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:057.911:276.94:401.25:301.66:415:31Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:557.85:241.36:171.76:425:30First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:206.912:527.86:151.47:111.66:435:29First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:187.01:517.97:141.48:091.46:445:29First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:187.32:508.08:201.39:081.16:455:28First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:177.83:498.19:281.110:060.66:465:27Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:188.34:498.210:340.711:010.16:465:26Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:178.95:488.411:350.311:55-0.36:475:26Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:159.46:438.512:330.06:485:25Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:099.87:378.512:47-0.61:29-0.36:495:24Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:0210.08:308.31:39-0.82:24-0.36:505:24Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:549.99:238.12:32-0.83:17-0.36:515:23Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:479.610:187.83:23-0.74:080.06:525:23Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:429.211:167.54:14-0.34:590.36:535:22Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:398.75:060.15:500.76:545:22Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:167.312:388.26:000.66:451.16:545:21Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:177.11:347.86:581.07:411.36:555:21Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:137.12:277.57:591.48:371.46:565:20Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:077.13:177.39:011.59:291.36:575:20Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:587.34:067.29:591.510:171.26:585:19Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:497.44:567.110:531.311:021.16:595:19Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:377.75:447.111:411.211:430.97:005:19Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:217.96:297.112:261.07:015:19Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:028.17:127.112:230.81:090.87:015:18New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:418.27:527.11:030.61:510.77:025:18New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:188.28:307.01:430.62:310.77:035:18New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:548.29:067.02:230.53:110.77:045:18New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:298.19:436.93:020.53:490.77:055:18Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 4:08 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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