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 3h 52m at 10:09 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:067.55:55-0.86:11-0.97:165:56Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:447.61:057.16:53-0.47:08-0.67:165:57Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:477.52:066.87:58-0.18:10-0.47:155:58Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:517.43:096.69:060.19:17-0.37:145:59Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:577.44:146.610:130.010:23-0.37:136:00Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:047.55:196.711:14-0.211:24-0.57:136:01Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:057.76:186.912:10-0.47:126:01Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:587.87:107.212:20-0.71:00-0.67:116:02New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:457.97:567.41:11-0.81:46-0.87:106:03New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:277.98:387.51:58-0.92:29-0.97:096:04New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:067.89:177.52:42-0.83:08-0.87:086:05New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:437.69:557.43:22-0.73:44-0.77:086:06Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:197.310:327.34:00-0.44:19-0.57:076:07Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:567.011:107.14:36-0.14:53-0.27:066:08Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:356.611:516.95:130.25:290.07:056:09Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:186.35:510.66:070.37:046:09First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:356.71:046.06:350.96:520.57:036:10First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:246.61:545.87:261.27:440.77:026:11First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:166.62:475.88:251.38:430.77:016:12First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:116.73:445.99:281.29:460.57:006:13First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:106.84:446.110:300.910:460.26:596:14Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:107.25:426.511:260.511:43-0.36:586:14Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:067.66:347.012:180.06:576:15Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:578.07:237.612:37-0.81:07-0.66:556:16Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:448.48:108.01:28-1.21:54-1.06:546:17Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:318.58:568.42:19-1.52:41-1.46:536:18Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:178.59:448.53:09-1.73:27-1.56:526:18Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:058.310:348.53:58-1.64:14-1.56:516:19Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 1:21 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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