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 : 10:09 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 3:55 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 - Apr 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:148.412:397.46:22-0.36:31-0.16:116:42Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:178.01:427.17:230.17:340.46:096:43Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:207.73:437.09:260.49:410.77:087:44Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:207.54:437.010:290.510:480.77:077:44Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:207.45:417.211:270.411:490.67:067:45Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:167.46:357.412:180.37:047:46Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:067.47:237.712:420.41:040.17:037:46Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:517.58:068.01:300.31:450.07:027:47Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:317.68:448.22:130.22:25-0.17:017:48New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:097.69:218.32:540.13:02-0.16:597:48New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:467.59:558.33:320.13:38-0.16:587:49New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:217.310:288.24:090.24:140.16:577:50New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:557.011:028.04:440.34:490.26:567:50Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:296.811:367.85:190.55:240.46:547:51Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:056.65:540.76:020.66:537:52Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:167.612:476.46:330.96:440.86:527:52Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:027.51:366.47:181.07:340.96:517:53First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:557.42:326.58:101.18:331.06:507:54First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:537.43:316.79:091.09:380.96:497:55First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:527.54:317.110:120.810:450.66:487:55First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:547.65:337.611:130.311:490.26:467:56Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:567.96:348.212:11-0.16:457:57Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:568.17:318.812:49-0.31:05-0.66:447:57Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:528.48:249.31:46-0.81:58-1.06:437:58Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:458.59:179.62:41-1.12:51-1.36:427:59Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:388.510:099.63:35-1.33:42-1.36:418:00Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:318.311:029.44:27-1.34:34-1.26:408:00Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:268.011:589.05:19-1.15:25-0.86:398:01Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:237.76:10-0.76:17-0.46:388:02Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:578.61:247.47:04-0.37:120.26:378:02Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 7:02 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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