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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 35m at 6:52 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:11 am (7.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:047.36:207.312:050.56:106:43Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:507.68:047.712:210.31:500.17:097:43Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:327.88:458.22:08-0.12:33-0.37:077:44New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:128.09:268.52:55-0.43:16-0.67:067:45New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:538.010:078.73:41-0.63:59-0.87:057:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:357.910:518.84:27-0.74:43-0.87:047:46Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:217.711:398.75:14-0.65:28-0.77:027:47Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:137.46:03-0.46:17-0.57:017:47Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:338.51:127.26:56-0.17:11-0.17:007:48Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:358.32:177.07:550.38:120.26:597:49First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:408.13:247.09:000.59:190.36:577:49First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:467.94:307.110:080.510:290.36:567:50First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:527.95:357.311:130.311:350.16:557:51Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:567.96:377.712:110.16:547:51Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:548.07:318.112:34-0.21:03-0.26:537:52Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:468.18:198.41:29-0.41:51-0.46:517:53Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:328.29:038.62:19-0.62:35-0.56:507:54Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:158.19:438.63:06-0.63:17-0.46:497:54Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:557.910:218.53:50-0.53:56-0.36:487:55Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:357.610:588.34:31-0.34:330.06:477:56Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:147.311:358.05:110.05:080.36:467:56Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:557.05:490.35:440.66:457:57Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:157.712:396.76:280.76:220.96:447:58Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:587.41:276.57:101.07:031.26:437:58Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:477.12:186.37:571.37:521.56:427:59Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:396.93:096.38:491.48:501.66:418:00Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:336.94:016.59:441.49:521.56:398:01Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:276.94:556.810:401.210:551.36:388:01Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:227.05:487.111:330.811:540.96:388:02Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:177.36:407.612:230.46:378:03Waning Crescent30Sun
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 10:01 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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