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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 39m at 11:03 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:44 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Feb 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:437.57:106.812:16-0.512:56-0.17:165:56Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:277.67:536.91:02-0.61:38-0.27:165:57Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:077.78:327.01:46-0.62:17-0.37:155:58Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:457.79:097.02:27-0.62:54-0.37:145:59Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:217.69:447.03:06-0.63:28-0.37:136:00Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:567.410:186.93:43-0.54:00-0.27:136:00Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:307.210:526.74:19-0.24:33-0.17:126:01Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:066.911:276.64:550.05:060.07:116:02Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:456.75:340.35:430.17:106:03Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:086.612:296.46:180.56:250.37:096:04Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:556.61:196.37:090.77:160.37:096:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:496.62:146.38:090.88:160.37:086:06Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:486.83:136.39:140.79:210.27:076:07Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:517.04:166.510:190.410:28-0.27:066:08Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:587.45:206.911:20-0.111:30-0.77:056:08Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:017.96:217.412:17-0.67:046:09Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:588.47:177.912:29-1.21:10-1.27:036:10New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:528.78:108.41:25-1.62:02-1.67:026:11New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:438.99:018.62:19-1.92:52-1.97:016:12New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:348.89:538.73:12-2.03:40-2.07:006:13Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:258.610:458.64:03-1.94:28-1.96:596:13Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:178.111:408.34:54-1.55:16-1.56:586:14Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:137.65:46-0.96:07-1.06:576:15Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:378.01:117.26:43-0.37:02-0.56:566:16First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:357.62:096.87:440.28:01-0.16:546:17First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:337.33:076.58:480.59:030.26:536:18First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:317.14:066.49:530.610:040.36:526:18Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:307.15:046.510:510.611:010.26:516:19Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 2:23 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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