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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 04m at 9:10 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:35 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Oct 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:167.92:578.78:150.79:091.07:167:08First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:207.94:018.79:210.810:130.97:177:07First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:228.15:038.710:290.711:140.77:187:06Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:258.36:048.811:330.67:187:04Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:258.67:008.912:110.412:320.47:197:03Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:208.97:519.01:030.21:270.27:207:02Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:099.18:378.91:510.02:180.27:207:01Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:559.29:218.82:37-0.13:050.27:216:59Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:379.210:038.53:210.03:500.47:226:58Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:189.110:448.24:020.24:330.67:226:57Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:588.811:257.94:420.45:130.97:236:56Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:398.65:200.75:521.37:246:54Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:087.612:228.35:591.16:311.67:246:53Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:547.31:108.06:401.47:141.97:256:52Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:447.12:007.87:251.78:012.17:266:51Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:357.02:517.88:161.88:532.27:276:50Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:267.03:427.89:121.99:482.17:276:48Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:167.24:337.810:101.810:421.87:286:47Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:087.45:258.011:081.511:341.57:296:46Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:597.86:168.212:031.27:306:45Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:498.27:068.412:231.012:550.87:306:44Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:368.77:538.61:110.61:460.57:316:43New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:219.18:398.81:580.22:360.27:326:42New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:069.49:258.82:46-0.13:260.07:336:41New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:539.610:138.73:34-0.34:15-0.17:346:40New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:439.511:048.54:23-0.35:05-0.17:346:39Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:379.45:12-0.35:570.17:356:38Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:008.312:379.16:040.06:510.37:366:37Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:028.112:428.96:010.36:490.56:375:36First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:088.01:468.77:020.67:510.76:385:35First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:118.02:478.58:090.88:530.76:385:34First 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 12:22 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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