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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 06m at 11:01 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:57 am (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Jan 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:566.62:196.17:511.38:150.77:245:29First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:456.73:106.08:521.39:100.67:245:30First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:386.94:056.19:541.210:070.37:245:30Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:347.25:026.210:540.911:040.07:245:31Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:307.55:586.511:490.411:58-0.47:245:32Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:247.96:506.812:410.07:245:33Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:158.47:407.212:51-0.91:32-0.57:245:34Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:038.78:297.51:43-1.32:21-0.97:245:34Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:528.89:187.72:34-1.53:09-1.27:245:35Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:408.810:097.83:24-1.73:56-1.37:245:36Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:318.611:037.84:15-1.64:43-1.37:245:37Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:238.25:06-1.35:31-1.27:245:38Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:007.712:197.86:01-0.96:23-0.97:245:39Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:017.61:177.37:00-0.47:19-0.67:245:40Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:017.52:166.98:04-0.18:19-0.47:245:41Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:027.53:156.69:110.19:21-0.27:235:41Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:037.44:156.510:160.210:23-0.27:235:42Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:057.45:166.511:160.111:21-0.27:235:43Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:037.56:126.612:09-0.17:235:44Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:547.67:026.712:14-0.312:58-0.37:225:45Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:397.77:476.91:02-0.41:42-0.47:225:46New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:197.78:287.01:47-0.52:24-0.57:215:47New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:577.79:077.02:29-0.53:02-0.57:215:48New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:337.59:447.03:08-0.43:37-0.47:215:49New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:087.310:206.93:44-0.34:11-0.37:205:50Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:427.010:566.84:200.04:44-0.27:205:51Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:186.711:356.74:560.25:180.07:195:52Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:576.45:330.55:550.27:195:53Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:176.612:406.16:160.76:370.37:185:53First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:046.61:285.97:061.07:270.47:175:54First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:556.72:215.88:051.18:250.47:175:55First Quarter31Sun
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 1:59 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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