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 : 6:43 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 24m at 12:25 am (7.3 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 - May 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:368.04:207.29:580.510:220.46:368:03First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:408.05:257.611:010.211:290.16:358:04Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:448.06:268.111:59-0.16:348:05Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:438.17:228.512:30-0.312:52-0.46:338:05Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:388.28:138.91:26-0.61:42-0.76:328:06Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:278.28:599.12:19-0.72:29-0.76:318:07Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:138.09:439.03:09-0.83:14-0.76:308:08Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:587.810:268.93:56-0.73:58-0.56:308:08Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:427.511:078.54:41-0.44:39-0.16:298:09Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:267.211:508.15:23-0.15:190.36:288:10Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:126.86:050.35:590.76:278:10Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:357.71:016.66:480.76:411.16:278:11Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:247.31:536.47:331.07:281.46:268:12Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:167.12:456.48:221.28:221.66:258:13Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:076.93:366.49:131.39:211.76:248:13Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:596.84:276.610:061.210:221.66:248:14Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:506.85:186.910:571.011:201.46:238:15Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:426.86:087.311:450.86:238:15Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:336.96:557.712:131.112:310.46:228:16Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:207.17:398.11:040.71:160.16:218:17Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:047.28:218.51:520.42:01-0.26:218:17New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:477.39:038.82:390.12:46-0.46:208:18New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:307.39:468.93:26-0.13:32-0.56:208:19New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:157.310:338.94:14-0.34:20-0.56:198:19New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:047.211:238.85:01-0.35:08-0.56:198:20Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:597.15:50-0.25:59-0.36:198:21Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:198.61:017.06:42-0.16:55-0.16:188:21Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:218.32:077.17:380.07:560.16:188:22First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:248.13:107.38:380.19:020.36:178:22First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:258.04:117.59:390.010:090.36:178:23First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:247.85:107.810:38-0.111:130.16:178:24Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 3:34 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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