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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 01m at 4:04 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:34 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Dec 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:568.78:127.41:270.02:180.27:065:18New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:408.88:587.42:15-0.23:060.07:075:18New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:288.89:477.33:03-0.33:540.07:075:17Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:208.710:417.23:53-0.34:430.07:085:17Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:178.411:417.24:45-0.25:340.17:095:18Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:198.25:400.06:290.27:105:18First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:467.21:228.06:400.37:270.27:115:18First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:497.32:227.87:460.58:260.27:115:18First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:507.63:207.68:550.69:250.07:125:18First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:507.84:187.410:010.510:21-0.27:135:18Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:488.15:157.311:030.311:14-0.37:145:18Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:448.36:097.211:590.27:145:19Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:348.56:597.212:04-0.412:500.17:155:19Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:218.67:457.112:52-0.41:390.07:165:19Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:048.58:287.11:38-0.42:240.07:165:19Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:458.49:106.92:22-0.33:060.17:175:20Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:258.29:516.73:04-0.13:440.37:175:20Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:057.910:326.53:440.14:210.57:185:21Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:457.611:146.34:230.34:570.77:195:21Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:277.311:586.25:020.65:330.97:195:22Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:127.05:430.96:121.07:205:22Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:456.112:586.86:291.16:541.17:205:23Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:336.21:466.67:211.37:401.07:215:23Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:216.32:346.48:191.48:320.97:215:24Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:116.53:256.39:201.39:260.87:215:24Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:036.84:196.310:211.110:220.57:225:25Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:597.25:166.411:190.811:170.27:225:25Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:547.66:116.612:140.47:225:26Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:478.07:036.812:11-0.21:070.07:235:27New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:388.47:547.11:04-0.61:58-0.47:235:27New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:298.68:457.31:58-0.92:49-0.77:235:28New Moon31Sat
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 7:19 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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