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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : 6:52 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 12:55 pm (6.8 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 - Sep 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:498.65:20-0.35:470.06:587:47Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:028.512:408.46:040.06:360.56:597:45Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:528.01:328.26:480.57:261.06:597:44Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:427.62:238.07:340.98:201.47:007:43First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:337.33:137.98:231.29:151.77:007:42First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:237.14:027.89:151.510:121.87:017:40First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:137.04:527.810:091.511:061.77:027:39First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:057.05:447.911:031.511:561.67:027:38Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:577.16:358.011:551.47:037:36Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:487.37:228.212:421.412:441.27:047:35Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:357.68:058.41:261.11:301.07:047:34Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:177.88:458.52:070.92:140.87:057:32Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:578.09:228.52:480.72:580.77:057:31Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:348.29:588.43:270.53:410.67:067:30Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:118.410:338.34:060.44:230.67:077:28Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:498.511:128.14:460.35:060.77:077:27Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:328.511:567.95:260.35:510.87:087:26Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:218.66:100.46:401.07:097:24Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:487.71:188.66:580.57:361.27:097:23Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:487.52:198.67:540.78:381.47:107:22Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:527.53:238.78:560.79:451.37:107:20Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:567.64:278.810:020.710:521.17:117:19Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:027.75:329.011:090.511:550.87:127:18Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:088.16:359.212:120.27:127:16Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:098.57:329.412:520.41:10-0.17:137:15Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:058.88:259.41:450.12:06-0.37:147:14New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:569.19:139.42:34-0.12:58-0.37:147:12New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:459.210:009.23:22-0.23:49-0.27:157:11New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:319.210:448.84:07-0.14:360.07:157:10Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:169.011:298.44:490.15:220.47:167:08Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 3:53 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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