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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 46m at 8:16 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:567.28:158.41:470.31:50-0.16:388:20New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:427.38:578.42:310.32:360.06:388:19New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:257.39:378.33:130.33:190.16:398:18New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:057.310:158.23:520.34:010.26:408:17New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:457.210:538.04:280.34:400.46:408:17Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:237.111:317.75:030.45:190.66:418:16Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:027.15:370.55:570.96:428:15Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:107.512:427.06:120.76:381.16:428:14Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:527.21:257.06:490.77:231.36:438:13First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:377.02:127.17:310.88:141.56:448:12First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:256.93:017.38:190.89:101.56:448:11First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:156.93:527.69:140.810:111.46:458:10First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:097.04:487.910:140.611:111.16:468:09Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:067.25:478.211:150.36:468:08Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:067.46:468.612:100.712:150.06:478:07Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:057.87:439.01:060.21:13-0.46:488:06Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:018.28:369.32:00-0.32:10-0.76:488:05Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:568.69:299.52:52-0.73:06-0.96:498:04Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:508.910:229.43:43-1.04:00-1.06:508:03Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:459.011:159.24:33-1.24:54-0.96:508:01Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:419.05:23-1.15:47-0.66:518:00Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:118.812:398.96:13-0.96:41-0.26:527:59Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:098.41:398.77:05-0.67:390.36:527:58Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:088.02:378.67:59-0.28:410.76:537:57Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:057.73:338.48:570.19:441.06:537:56Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:017.54:288.39:560.410:461.16:547:54Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:567.45:238.210:540.511:431.16:557:53Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:517.36:158.311:490.66:557:52Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:447.47:058.312:341.012:400.56:567:51Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:337.67:498.41:200.91:270.56:577:49Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:187.78:318.52:020.82:120.56:577:48New Moon31Sun
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 11:28 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 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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