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 5h 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 - Feb 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:168.311:507.74:57-1.55:23-1.27:165:56Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:117.85:51-1.16:13-0.97:165:57Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:507.61:087.36:48-0.67:07-0.67:155:58Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:497.52:056.97:51-0.18:06-0.37:145:59Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:497.33:036.58:570.29:07-0.17:136:00Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:497.34:036.310:030.310:090.07:136:01Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:517.25:036.311:040.211:080.07:126:02Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:507.36:006.411:580.17:116:02Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:427.46:516.512:01-0.112:47-0.17:106:03Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:287.57:366.712:50-0.21:32-0.27:096:04New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:097.68:176.91:35-0.32:13-0.37:086:05New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:477.68:556.92:17-0.32:50-0.37:086:06New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:227.59:326.92:55-0.33:26-0.37:076:07New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:577.310:066.93:32-0.23:59-0.27:066:08Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:307.110:416.84:070.04:310.07:056:09Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:056.811:176.74:420.25:040.17:046:09Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:416.411:576.75:190.45:400.37:036:10Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:226.25:590.76:200.47:026:11First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:426.71:096.06:471.07:070.57:016:12First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:336.72:025.87:451.18:040.67:006:13First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:306.83:015.88:511.19:080.56:596:14First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:317.04:056.010:000.910:150.26:586:14Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:377.35:116.311:040.511:18-0.36:566:15Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:427.86:136.812:030.06:556:16Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:418.37:097.412:17-0.812:57-0.66:546:17Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:358.78:027.91:13-1.41:48-1.06:536:18Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:268.98:528.32:07-1.72:38-1.46:526:18Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:169.09:438.52:59-1.93:25-1.66:516:19Full Moon28Thu
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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