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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 3m at 12:35 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:17 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Oct 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:309.45:52-0.26:380.47:167:08Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:508.21:339.06:450.37:360.87:177:07First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:527.92:368.77:430.78:371.27:187:05First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:537.73:358.58:461.19:391.37:187:04First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:527.64:328.39:511.310:391.37:197:03First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:497.75:278.210:541.411:331.27:207:02Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:447.86:188.211:511.37:207:00Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:358.07:058.212:211.112:411.27:216:59Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:218.37:488.21:050.91:271.17:226:58Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:038.58:288.21:450.82:101.07:226:57Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:428.69:068.12:240.72:511.07:236:55Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:198.79:428.03:010.73:301.17:246:54Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:548.710:187.83:380.84:081.27:256:53Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:288.610:527.54:140.94:441.37:256:52Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:038.411:277.34:501.05:211.57:266:51Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:418.35:271.15:591.77:276:49Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:057.112:248.16:071.36:401.87:276:48Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:507.01:148.16:521.47:281.97:286:47Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:437.02:118.17:441.58:241.87:296:46Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:427.13:098.28:451.49:241.67:306:45Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:417.54:078.49:491.310:251.37:306:44Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:417.95:068.510:550.911:240.87:316:43Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:428.46:068.811:570.57:326:42Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:429.07:049.012:200.312:560.17:336:41Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:389.57:589.11:13-0.21:53-0.37:346:40New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:329.98:519.12:06-0.52:48-0.57:346:39New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:2510.19:449.02:58-0.73:42-0.57:356:38New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:1810.010:378.73:50-0.74:35-0.47:366:37Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:129.711:328.44:41-0.55:26-0.17:376:36Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:109.35:32-0.26:180.37:386:35Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:308.01:108.86:240.37:120.77:386:34Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 3:56 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 90% 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 Waxing Gibbous (90% 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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