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 4h 16m 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 - Nov 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:128.13:478.49:160.89:530.56:395:33Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:118.34:448.410:200.810:480.36:405:32Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:088.55:388.311:180.611:390.26:415:31Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:018.76:288.312:100.56:425:30Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:498.97:148.312:250.112:590.46:435:30Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:329.07:568.21:100.01:450.46:435:29Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:129.08:378.01:520.12:270.56:445:28Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:508.99:167.82:330.23:080.66:455:27Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:288.79:557.63:120.43:460.86:465:27Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:068.510:357.33:500.64:221.06:475:26Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:468.211:177.04:280.94:591.36:485:25Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:297.95:061.15:371.56:495:25Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:026.912:157.75:481.36:191.66:505:24Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:506.81:057.66:361.57:061.66:505:23Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:406.81:557.57:291.67:581.56:515:23Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:307.02:467.58:281.68:531.36:525:22Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:227.33:397.69:291.49:491.06:535:22Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:167.74:347.710:291.110:440.66:545:21Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:118.15:297.911:260.611:370.16:555:21Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:048.66:238.112:200.26:565:20Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:569.17:148.312:29-0.31:14-0.26:575:20New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:469.48:068.51:21-0.62:07-0.56:585:20New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:389.68:588.52:13-0.92:59-0.76:585:19New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:309.59:518.43:05-0.93:50-0.76:595:19Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:269.310:498.23:58-0.94:41-0.67:005:19Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:259.011:508.04:51-0.65:34-0.47:015:18Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:278.65:46-0.26:30-0.27:025:18First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:537.91:288.36:460.27:280.07:035:18First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:557.82:278.07:510.58:270.27:045:18First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:537.93:237.88:560.79:250.27:055:18First Quarter30Thu
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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