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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:26 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 10m at 11:09 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Sep 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:268.31:048.66:32-0.17:130.56:587:48Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:227.92:058.57:230.18:140.86:587:46First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:237.63:078.58:210.49:201.06:597:45First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:247.44:098.59:240.610:261.16:597:44First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:257.35:138.510:300.711:301.07:007:42Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:297.46:168.611:340.67:017:41Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:317.57:148.712:280.812:340.57:017:40Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:287.88:058.81:210.61:290.47:027:39Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:188.08:518.82:100.42:200.47:037:37Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:048.29:338.72:550.33:080.47:037:36Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:478.310:128.53:370.33:520.57:047:35Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:278.310:518.24:150.44:330.87:047:33Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:068.211:297.84:520.65:131.07:057:32Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:458.15:270.85:511.47:067:31Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:097.512:267.96:021.06:301.77:067:29Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:527.11:117.86:391.37:122.07:077:28Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:396.81:587.77:211.68:002.27:077:27Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:286.62:497.78:081.78:552.47:087:25Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:196.63:417.79:031.89:542.37:097:24Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:116.64:357.910:031.710:532.17:097:23Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:056.85:318.111:031.511:491.87:107:21Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:017.16:268.412:001.17:117:20Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:547.67:178.812:401.312:550.77:117:19Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:448.18:059.11:280.81:470.37:127:17New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:318.68:519.32:150.42:380.07:127:16New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:179.09:379.33:010.03:29-0.27:137:15New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:049.310:249.13:48-0.24:20-0.27:147:13New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:549.411:148.84:34-0.35:11-0.17:147:12Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:479.45:21-0.26:030.27:157:11Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:088.412:469.26:110.06:590.67:167:09Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 2:17 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 94% 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 (94% 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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