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 4h 12m 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 - Oct 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:028.75:300.56:060.87:177:07Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:158.012:498.46:100.96:521.37:177:06Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:047.61:388.16:521.37:401.77:187:05First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:557.32:297.97:371.78:322.07:197:03First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:467.13:207.88:281.99:262.17:197:02First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:377.14:117.89:242.010:212.17:207:01First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:297.15:037.810:222.011:131.97:217:00Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:217.35:557.911:181.87:226:58Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:127.66:448.112:021.612:101.57:226:57Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:007.97:308.312:471.312:591.27:236:56Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:448.38:118.51:300.91:460.97:246:55Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:258.68:508.52:120.62:320.77:246:53Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:058.99:298.52:540.43:180.57:256:52Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:459.110:098.43:360.24:030.57:266:51Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:279.210:528.34:190.14:490.57:276:50Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:139.211:408.05:040.15:370.67:276:49Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:049.15:500.26:270.87:286:48Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:367.81:038.96:420.47:231.07:296:46Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:407.62:088.87:390.78:261.27:296:45Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:467.63:138.78:430.89:321.27:306:44Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:527.74:168.79:510.810:371.07:316:43Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:567.95:198.810:580.611:370.77:326:42Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:598.26:198.812:000.47:336:41Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:578.67:148.912:320.412:570.27:336:40Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:509.08:048.91:220.11:510.07:346:39New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:389.28:508.82:100.02:41-0.17:356:38New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:229.39:348.62:550.03:290.07:366:37New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:049.210:168.43:370.14:140.27:376:36New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:459.09:588.03:180.33:560.56:375:35Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:258.710:407.73:570.64:370.86:385:34Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:088.311:267.34:350.95:181.26:395:33Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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