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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 09m at 4:50 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:49 am (6.5 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 - Nov 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:598.211:316.84:361.15:141.66:405:32Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:457.95:151.45:551.96:415:31Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:196.612:357.75:591.76:402.16:425:31Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:116.51:287.66:481.97:312.26:425:30Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:036.52:207.57:451.98:262.16:435:29Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:546.73:117.68:451.99:211.86:445:28Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:467.04:037.79:451.610:131.56:455:27Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:387.44:557.810:431.311:031.06:465:27Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:297.95:468.011:370.911:510.66:475:26Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:188.46:348.212:290.56:485:25Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:048.97:228.312:380.11:210.26:495:25New Moon11Thu
12Fri7:509.38:098.31:26-0.22:120.06:495:24New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:389.58:588.22:15-0.43:03-0.16:505:23New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:289.49:497.93:04-0.43:54-0.16:515:23Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:239.210:467.73:55-0.34:460.16:525:22Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:238.911:487.54:47-0.15:400.36:535:22Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:308.65:440.36:380.66:545:21First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:557.41:358.36:460.67:400.76:555:21First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:017.42:378.17:530.88:420.76:565:20First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:027.53:368.09:030.99:410.66:575:20First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:027.74:327.810:080.910:350.46:575:20Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:588.05:257.711:070.711:250.26:585:19Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:518.36:157.712:000.66:595:19Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:378.57:007.612:100.112:490.57:005:19Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:198.67:427.512:530.01:340.57:015:18Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:598.68:227.41:340.12:160.57:025:18Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:368.69:017.22:140.22:560.67:035:18Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:138.49:397.02:530.33:330.77:035:18Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:508.210:176.73:310.54:090.97:045:18Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:297.910:576.54:080.74:451.17:055:18Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 7:49 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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