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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : 11:01 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 4:34 pm (8.1 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 - Aug 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:227.38:568.42:190.12:230.06:388:20Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:077.49:378.33:030.03:090.16:388:19Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:507.510:168.13:450.03:510.36:398:18Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:317.410:547.94:230.14:320.56:408:17Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:107.411:317.64:590.25:100.76:408:17Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:507.35:340.45:481.06:418:16Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:107.212:327.26:100.56:271.36:428:15Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:526.91:167.26:470.77:101.56:428:14Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:366.72:027.27:280.87:581.76:438:13Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:236.52:517.38:140.98:521.86:448:12Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:116.53:417.59:070.99:521.86:448:11Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:036.54:347.710:040.810:531.66:458:10Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:586.65:308.011:040.611:511.26:468:09Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:566.96:278.412:020.36:468:08Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:547.37:218.712:460.812:58-0.16:478:07Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:487.78:139.11:380.31:53-0.46:488:06New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:408.29:039.32:29-0.22:47-0.76:488:05New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:318.59:539.33:18-0.63:40-0.96:498:04New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:238.810:439.24:07-0.84:33-0.96:508:03Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:178.911:358.84:55-0.95:25-0.76:508:01Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:148.95:44-0.86:19-0.36:518:00Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:318.41:148.76:34-0.67:150.16:517:59Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:308.02:168.67:27-0.28:160.56:527:58First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:297.73:168.58:250.29:200.86:537:57First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:287.54:158.39:270.510:230.96:537:56First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:267.35:138.310:300.611:240.96:547:54Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:247.36:108.311:300.66:557:53Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:217.47:028.312:180.812:250.66:557:52Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:137.67:498.41:070.71:150.66:567:51Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:007.78:318.41:520.62:020.66:577:50Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:437.99:108.32:330.52:450.66:577:48Full Moon31Tue
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 7:47 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 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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