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 5h 06m 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 - Feb 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:486.53:185.78:591.39:110.67:165:56First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:436.64:145.710:001.210:100.57:165:57Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:406.75:115.910:570.911:060.27:155:57Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:357.06:046.211:480.611:58-0.27:145:58Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:267.46:526.612:360.27:145:59Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:127.77:367.012:48-0.61:21-0.37:136:00Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:558.08:187.31:36-0.92:05-0.77:126:01Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:378.29:007.62:23-1.22:49-1.07:116:02Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:208.29:437.83:10-1.43:32-1.27:106:03Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:048.110:307.93:57-1.34:15-1.37:106:04Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:517.811:217.84:45-1.25:01-1.27:096:05Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:447.55:36-0.85:50-0.97:086:06Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:197.712:427.16:32-0.46:44-0.67:076:06Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:227.61:446.87:35-0.17:46-0.37:066:07Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:277.42:476.68:420.18:53-0.27:056:08Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:347.43:536.69:510.110:01-0.27:046:09Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:427.44:596.710:550.011:06-0.37:036:10Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:467.66:017.011:52-0.37:026:11Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:427.86:557.312:04-0.612:43-0.67:016:12Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:307.97:427.512:57-0.81:30-0.87:006:12New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:138.08:257.71:45-0.92:13-0.96:596:13New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:537.99:057.82:30-0.82:53-0.96:586:14New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:307.79:427.73:11-0.73:30-0.86:576:15New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:077.410:197.63:49-0.54:05-0.56:566:16Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:447.110:567.44:26-0.24:40-0.36:556:17Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:226.711:367.15:020.25:150.06:546:17Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:046.35:400.65:520.36:526:18Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:196.912:506.16:220.96:350.66:516:19First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:086.71:405.97:101.27:260.86:506:20First Quarter29Wed
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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