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 5h 29m 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 - Dec 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:507.94:187.610:000.710:200.17:055:18Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:458.05:127.510:580.611:110.07:065:18Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:378.26:027.411:510.511:580.07:075:18Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:258.36:497.412:380.47:085:17Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:088.47:327.412:43-0.11:220.37:095:18Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:488.48:137.41:25-0.12:040.37:095:18Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:278.48:527.32:06-0.12:430.37:105:18Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:048.39:307.12:450.03:200.47:115:18Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:408.110:066.93:240.13:550.57:125:18Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:177.910:436.74:010.34:300.67:125:18Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:557.611:226.64:380.55:050.77:135:18Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:367.45:180.75:430.87:145:18Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:056.512:217.26:020.96:250.87:155:19Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:526.61:107.16:521.07:140.77:155:19Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:446.82:027.17:491.08:080.67:165:19Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:377.02:577.18:521.09:070.47:165:20Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:347.43:557.19:560.710:070.07:175:20Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:357.84:567.310:580.311:07-0.47:185:20Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:368.25:567.511:57-0.27:185:21Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:358.76:547.812:05-0.812:54-0.67:195:21New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:309.17:498.01:01-1.21:48-1.07:195:22New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:259.38:448.11:56-1.52:42-1.37:205:22New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:199.39:388.22:50-1.63:33-1.47:205:23Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:139.010:348.03:43-1.54:23-1.47:215:23Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:088.711:327.94:36-1.35:13-1.27:215:24Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:068.25:29-0.86:05-0.97:225:24Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:317.71:037.86:26-0.36:59-0.57:225:25First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:307.51:597.47:260.17:55-0.27:225:26First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:267.42:537.08:300.58:52-0.17:235:26First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:207.43:466.79:330.69:470.07:235:27First Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:147.34:416.610:320.610:410.07:235:28Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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