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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 05m at 6:06 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:25 am (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Jan 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:478.710:147.23:29-1.24:07-0.87:245:29Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:388.611:097.24:19-1.24:55-0.87:245:30Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:338.35:11-1.05:45-0.77:245:30Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:087.212:318.06:06-0.76:38-0.57:245:31Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:107.21:297.67:06-0.37:35-0.47:245:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:117.32:277.38:11-0.18:34-0.37:245:33Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:117.43:257.09:180.19:34-0.37:245:33Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:127.54:246.810:230.010:33-0.37:245:34Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:127.75:236.711:23-0.111:28-0.47:245:35Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:097.86:196.712:17-0.27:245:36Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:007.97:096.812:19-0.51:08-0.37:245:37New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:468.07:556.81:08-0.51:54-0.47:245:38New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:287.98:386.81:54-0.52:38-0.47:245:39New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:087.89:186.82:37-0.43:18-0.37:245:39New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:467.69:586.63:17-0.33:55-0.27:245:40Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:247.310:376.53:55-0.14:310.07:235:41Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:027.111:176.44:320.15:060.27:235:42Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:426.75:090.45:420.37:235:43Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:006.312:246.45:490.76:210.57:235:44First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:456.31:096.26:340.97:040.67:225:45First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:326.31:576.07:271.17:540.67:225:46First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:226.42:485.88:271.28:490.57:225:47First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:156.63:435.89:321.19:470.47:215:48First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:126.94:425.910:360.910:460.07:215:49Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:127.35:426.211:340.511:43-0.47:205:50Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:097.76:376.612:290.07:205:50Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:038.27:297.012:37-0.91:21-0.57:195:51Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:548.68:197.31:31-1.32:12-0.97:195:52Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:448.89:097.62:23-1.63:00-1.27:185:53Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:348.810:017.73:15-1.83:48-1.47:175:54Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:248.610:547.74:05-1.84:35-1.47:175:55Waning 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 9:15 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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