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 49m 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 - Mar 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:266.56:150.56:360.16:496:20First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:547.31:246.37:120.77:330.26:486:21First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:557.32:286.38:190.88:400.26:476:22First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:007.53:376.49:310.79:500.06:466:23First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:107.74:486.710:400.310:57-0.46:456:23Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:208.05:557.211:42-0.211:59-0.96:436:24Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:248.46:557.712:39-0.76:426:25Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:218.87:508.212:57-1.41:32-1.16:416:26Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:139.08:418.61:52-1.72:22-1.46:406:26Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:028.99:308.72:45-1.83:09-1.56:386:27Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:508.610:198.63:35-1.73:54-1.36:376:28Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:378.211:078.34:23-1.34:38-1.06:366:28Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:257.711:578.05:11-0.85:21-0.56:356:29Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:157.16:00-0.26:070.06:336:30Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:497.61:076.76:530.46:560.66:326:31Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:427.22:006.47:490.87:501.06:316:31Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:366.92:546.28:491.18:501.26:306:32Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:316.83:506.29:481.29:511.26:286:33Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:296.84:466.310:431.110:491.16:276:33Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:256.95:406.611:320.911:400.86:266:34Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:157.26:296.912:160.66:246:35Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:007.47:127.212:260.512:570.36:236:35Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:407.57:507.51:100.21:360.16:226:36New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:177.68:267.71:510.02:13-0.16:216:37New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:517.68:597.92:31-0.12:50-0.26:196:38New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:237.59:328.03:10-0.13:26-0.26:186:38New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:577.310:088.03:49-0.14:03-0.26:176:39Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:337.110:498.04:290.04:42-0.16:156:40Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:176.911:377.95:120.25:260.16:146:40Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:106.76:010.56:160.36:136:41First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:347.81:126.66:580.77:160.46:126:42First Quarter31Sat
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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