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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : 12:35 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 18m at 6:37 am (6.5 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 - Apr 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:107.14:466.610:271.110:550.87:107:43First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:107.35:477.111:270.711:570.37:097:43Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:107.66:447.712:230.27:077:44Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:068.07:388.312:55-0.21:15-0.37:067:45Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:598.38:288.91:49-0.72:05-0.87:057:45Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:498.59:179.22:43-1.12:55-1.17:037:46Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:398.510:079.43:35-1.33:45-1.37:027:47Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:298.410:599.34:26-1.34:34-1.37:017:47Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:228.111:539.05:17-1.25:24-1.07:007:48Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:197.86:09-0.86:16-0.66:597:49Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:538.61:207.47:04-0.47:12-0.16:577:49Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:578.22:247.28:030.18:140.46:567:50Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:007.93:267.29:050.39:210.76:557:51Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:017.64:267.210:080.410:290.86:547:52Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:007.55:247.311:060.411:320.76:537:52Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:567.46:197.611:590.36:517:53Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:487.47:087.812:270.512:460.16:507:54Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:347.57:518.11:160.41:290.06:497:54Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:167.58:318.32:000.22:09-0.16:487:55New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:557.59:078.42:420.22:47-0.16:477:56New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:337.49:438.43:210.23:240.06:467:56New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:097.210:178.33:580.24:010.16:457:57New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:447.010:518.14:340.34:360.36:447:58Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:196.811:267.95:090.55:120.56:437:59Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:566.65:440.75:500.76:417:59Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:047.712:366.46:220.96:310.86:408:00Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:497.51:246.47:041.07:191.06:398:01First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:407.42:176.57:531.18:151.16:388:01First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:357.43:146.78:491.09:181.06:378:02First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:337.44:127.19:490.810:240.86:368:03First Quarter30Mon
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 9:36 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 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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