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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : 6:06 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 33m at 12:08 pm (6.6 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 - Mar 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:058.710:358.53:50-1.94:12-1.66:506:20Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:568.311:288.34:41-1.64:58-1.36:486:21Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:497.85:33-1.05:47-0.96:476:22Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:258.012:457.26:29-0.56:39-0.36:466:22Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:247.71:436.87:290.17:360.26:456:23Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:237.42:416.48:330.58:390.56:446:24Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:237.23:406.39:390.79:440.76:426:25Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:257.14:416.310:400.710:460.66:416:25Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:257.15:386.511:330.511:410.56:406:26Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:187.26:296.712:200.46:396:27Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:037.47:137.012:290.31:030.26:386:28Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:437.57:537.31:130.11:420.06:366:28New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:217.68:307.41:540.02:19-0.16:356:29New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:567.69:047.52:32-0.12:53-0.16:346:30New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:297.49:377.53:090.03:26-0.16:326:30New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:017.210:087.53:440.13:590.06:316:31Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:326.910:417.44:190.34:320.26:306:32Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:056.611:187.44:550.55:070.36:296:33Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:446.45:340.75:460.56:276:33Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:037.312:326.26:191.06:340.76:266:34First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:567.31:296.17:151.17:320.86:256:35First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:567.32:326.28:211.28:400.76:236:35First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:017.43:386.49:301.09:500.46:226:36First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:097.64:476.810:360.610:56-0.16:216:37Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:168.05:517.411:360.111:58-0.66:206:37Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:188.46:498.112:31-0.56:186:38Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:138.87:428.712:55-1.11:23-1.06:176:39Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:059.08:339.11:50-1.52:12-1.36:166:39Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:558.99:239.22:43-1.73:00-1.46:146:40Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:448.610:139.13:34-1.63:47-1.36:136:41Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:348.211:048.84:24-1.34:33-1.06:126:42Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 3:07 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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