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 52m at 7:27 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:46 pm (7.1 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 - Apr 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:507.99:148.12:41-0.42:51-0.26:116:42Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:267.79:488.03:20-0.33:260.06:106:43Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:037.410:227.83:57-0.13:590.26:086:43Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:407.111:587.55:330.25:320.47:077:44Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:196.86:100.56:070.77:067:45Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:367.31:026.66:500.86:450.97:057:45Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:207.11:506.47:341.17:311.17:037:46Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:107.02:426.38:261.38:261.27:027:47Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:056.93:366.49:241.39:291.27:017:47Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:037.04:326.710:241.110:351.07:007:48Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:037.25:307.111:230.811:390.66:587:49Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:037.56:287.612:170.36:577:50Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:007.97:228.212:380.11:09-0.26:567:50Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:538.28:128.81:33-0.41:59-0.76:557:51New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:428.59:019.22:27-0.82:48-1.16:547:52New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:328.69:509.53:19-1.13:37-1.36:527:52New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:228.510:419.54:11-1.24:26-1.46:517:53New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:148.211:349.35:02-1.15:16-1.26:507:54Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:107.95:53-0.86:07-0.86:497:54Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:318.91:127.56:48-0.47:01-0.46:487:55Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:328.52:167.37:460.08:010.16:477:56First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:358.23:197.28:490.49:060.46:467:57First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:377.94:207.29:530.510:130.66:447:57First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:367.75:207.310:550.511:160.56:437:58Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:347.66:167.511:500.46:427:59Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:297.67:077.812:140.412:390.36:417:59Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:177.67:528.01:040.21:220.16:408:00Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:017.78:328.21:510.12:030.16:398:01Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:417.79:098.32:340.02:410.06:388:02Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:207.69:458.33:160.03:180.16:378:02Full Moon30Fri
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 10:36 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 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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