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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : 8:46 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 04m at 2:40 pm (7.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:096.62:326.38:290.78:380.27:165:56Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:086.93:326.49:350.69:430.07:155:57Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:137.24:376.610:400.210:48-0.47:155:58Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:197.65:407.011:40-0.311:49-0.97:145:59Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:218.16:407.512:36-0.87:136:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:178.57:357.912:47-1.41:30-1.47:126:01New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:108.98:288.31:43-1.82:21-1.87:126:02New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:029.09:208.52:37-2.03:11-2.07:116:03New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:538.810:138.53:29-2.14:00-2.07:106:04Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:458.511:068.34:20-1.84:48-1.87:096:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:398.05:11-1.45:37-1.47:086:05Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:028.012:357.56:05-0.86:28-0.97:076:06First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:597.71:317.07:03-0.27:23-0.57:066:07First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:577.42:286.78:050.28:22-0.17:056:08First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:537.23:246.49:090.59:230.17:056:09First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:507.04:226.310:120.610:210.27:046:10Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:477.05:196.411:080.511:160.17:036:10Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:427.16:126.611:580.47:026:11Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:307.36:586.812:05-0.112:420.27:016:12Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:147.57:407.012:51-0.31:220.06:596:13Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:547.68:197.11:33-0.42:00-0.16:586:14Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:317.78:557.22:14-0.52:36-0.26:576:15Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:067.69:287.22:52-0.53:09-0.26:566:15Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:407.59:597.13:29-0.43:42-0.26:556:16Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:137.310:297.14:05-0.34:15-0.26:546:17Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:477.011:037.04:42-0.14:50-0.16:536:18Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:256.811:447.05:210.25:280.06:526:19Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:116.76:060.46:120.26:516:19Third Quarter28Fri
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 5:43 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 52% 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 (52% 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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