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 1h 23m 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 - May 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:588.12:257.38:000.18:130.66:368:03Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:567.73:227.28:580.49:170.96:358:04Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:517.44:177.29:560.510:211.16:348:05Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:457.25:117.410:510.511:201.06:338:05Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:377.16:027.611:410.56:328:06Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:277.16:497.812:130.912:260.36:328:07Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:147.27:338.01:010.71:080.26:318:07Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:577.28:138.21:440.51:480.16:308:08New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:387.28:518.32:260.42:270.16:298:09New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:177.29:278.43:050.33:060.16:288:10New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:547.010:028.33:430.33:440.26:278:10New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:296.910:368.24:200.44:220.26:278:11New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:046.711:118.04:570.55:000.46:268:12Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:406.611:517.95:340.55:400.56:258:12Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:226.66:130.66:240.66:258:13Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:367.71:126.66:560.67:130.86:248:14Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:297.72:086.87:460.68:110.86:238:14First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:267.63:077.18:410.59:140.86:238:15First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:247.64:067.59:410.310:210.66:228:16First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:247.75:078.010:410.011:260.26:228:16Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:267.76:098.511:41-0.46:218:17Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:287.97:089.012:28-0.212:38-0.76:208:18Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:278.08:059.41:27-0.61:34-1.06:208:18Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:248.18:599.52:23-0.92:29-1.26:208:19Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:198.19:539.53:18-1.13:22-1.26:198:20Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:148.010:469.34:10-1.14:15-1.06:198:20Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:097.811:408.95:01-1.05:07-0.76:188:21Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:057.65:51-0.75:58-0.36:188:22Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:368.41:037.46:41-0.46:510.26:188:22Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:328.02:007.37:320.07:460.76:178:23Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:257.62:547.28:240.38:451.06:178:23Third Quarter31Tue
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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