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 2h 24m 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 - May 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:327.55:127.610:490.411:290.46:368:04Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:337.76:128.211:470.06:358:04Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:337.97:108.712:300.012:43-0.56:348:05Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:308.18:049.21:27-0.51:37-0.96:338:06Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:258.38:579.62:23-0.92:30-1.16:328:06Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:188.39:509.63:17-1.13:23-1.26:318:07Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:128.210:449.54:10-1.24:15-1.26:308:08Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:088.011:409.15:02-1.15:07-0.96:298:09Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:067.75:54-0.86:00-0.56:298:09Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:398.71:067.56:47-0.46:550.06:288:10Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:408.22:087.47:42-0.17:550.56:278:11Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:387.93:067.38:390.28:580.86:268:11Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:347.54:017.49:360.410:031.06:268:12Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:267.34:547.510:310.411:031.06:258:13Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:187.15:457.611:210.411:580.96:248:14Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:097.06:337.812:080.36:248:14Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:577.07:188.012:470.812:510.26:238:15Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:417.17:598.21:310.61:320.16:228:16Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:247.18:388.32:140.52:130.16:228:16New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:047.09:158.32:540.42:520.16:218:17New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:426.99:518.33:330.43:320.26:218:18New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:196.810:268.14:100.44:100.36:208:18New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:546.711:018.04:460.54:490.46:208:19Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:306.511:397.85:230.55:280.56:198:20Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:106.56:000.66:100.66:198:20Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:237.712:576.66:420.66:570.86:188:21Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:127.61:516.87:280.57:520.86:188:21First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:077.52:477.18:200.48:530.86:188:22First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:037.53:457.59:170.39:590.76:178:23First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:017.54:447.910:160.011:040.46:178:23Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:027.55:458.411:16-0.36:178:24Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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