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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 50m at 7:45 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:03 am (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Sep 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:307.05:077.910:291.111:261.46:587:47Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:257.26:038.211:280.96:587:46Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:217.56:578.612:201.012:250.56:597:45Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:158.07:498.91:110.61:200.17:007:43Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:068.48:389.22:020.12:14-0.27:007:42Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:568.89:269.42:51-0.33:07-0.47:017:41Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:469.110:169.33:40-0.63:59-0.67:017:40Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:379.311:079.14:28-0.84:51-0.57:027:38Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:319.35:17-0.85:44-0.37:037:37Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:028.812:299.26:06-0.66:380.17:037:36Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:018.41:309.06:58-0.37:360.57:047:34Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:028.12:318.97:550.18:390.87:047:33Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:037.93:318.78:550.49:441.07:057:32Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:037.74:308.69:580.510:481.17:067:30Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:027.75:288.611:000.611:471.07:067:29Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:017.86:238.611:580.67:077:28Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:557.97:148.612:390.912:510.57:087:26Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:458.17:598.71:260.71:400.57:087:25Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:298.38:418.72:100.72:260.57:097:24New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:108.39:208.62:500.63:090.57:097:22New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:488.49:588.53:280.63:500.67:107:21New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:258.310:358.24:040.74:290.87:117:20New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:018.211:128.04:380.85:071.07:117:18Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:378.011:517.75:121.05:451.37:127:17Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:157.95:471.26:241.57:137:16Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:327.412:577.86:241.37:071.87:137:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:187.21:457.77:061.57:561.97:147:13First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:077.12:377.87:551.68:512.07:157:12First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:007.23:327.98:521.69:501.87:157:10First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:547.34:288.19:551.410:491.57:167:09First Quarter30Wed
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 10:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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