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 32m at 6:43 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:007.45:211.06:071.27:065:18Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:236.612:487.26:041.36:521.37:075:18First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:126.51:377.06:531.47:411.37:085:17First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:026.62:277.07:501.58:331.27:085:18First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:536.83:187.08:511.49:270.97:095:18First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:447.14:117.09:531.210:210.57:105:18Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:387.55:067.210:520.911:130.17:115:18Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:328.05:597.411:480.57:125:18Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:248.56:517.612:04-0.312:420.07:125:18Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:148.97:417.712:55-0.71:35-0.37:135:18Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:049.28:317.81:46-1.02:27-0.67:145:18Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:559.39:237.82:37-1.23:18-0.87:145:19Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:479.310:187.73:29-1.24:09-0.87:155:19Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:439.011:187.54:21-1.15:00-0.67:165:19Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:428.75:15-0.85:54-0.47:165:20Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:217.412:438.36:12-0.56:50-0.27:175:20Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:257.41:437.97:14-0.17:490.07:185:20Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:267.42:417.68:190.28:500.07:185:21Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:257.53:377.49:240.39:480.07:195:21Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:237.64:337.210:260.210:42-0.17:195:22Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:197.85:277.111:230.111:32-0.27:205:22Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:107.96:177.112:140.07:205:23Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:568.07:047.112:19-0.21:02-0.17:215:23Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:388.17:477.11:03-0.31:46-0.27:215:24New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:178.18:277.01:44-0.22:27-0.27:215:24New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:558.09:067.02:24-0.23:06-0.17:225:25New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:327.99:446.83:03-0.13:430.07:225:26New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:087.610:226.63:390.04:190.17:235:26Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:447.411:006.54:150.24:540.37:235:27Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:227.111:416.44:520.45:310.47:235:28Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:036.95:320.66:110.57:235:28Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 9:49 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 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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