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 1h 12m 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 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:378.88:537.82:05-1.72:48-1.57:165:56New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:298.99:468.02:59-1.83:37-1.67:155:57New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:208.610:388.03:50-1.84:24-1.67:145:58Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:118.211:327.94:41-1.55:11-1.47:145:59Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:037.75:33-1.05:59-1.07:136:00Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:277.712:577.16:28-0.46:49-0.67:126:01First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:237.51:516.67:270.27:43-0.27:116:02First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:187.22:466.28:300.68:400.27:106:03First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:137.03:426.09:360.89:390.47:106:04First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:106.94:405.910:370.810:370.47:096:05Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:076.95:386.011:320.711:310.37:086:05Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:017.06:296.212:200.67:076:06Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:497.27:156.412:200.11:030.47:066:07Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:327.47:566.61:05-0.11:420.27:056:08Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:117.58:346.71:47-0.22:190.17:046:09Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:477.59:096.82:27-0.32:530.07:036:10Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:217.49:416.83:05-0.33:260.07:026:11Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:547.310:116.83:42-0.23:570.07:016:12Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:267.110:426.84:18-0.14:290.07:006:12Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:016.811:186.94:550.15:030.16:596:13Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:406.65:360.45:420.16:586:14Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:026.912:286.46:240.66:270.36:576:15Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:556.91:246.27:210.87:230.46:566:16Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:577.02:256.18:270.98:290.46:556:16Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:037.13:316.29:380.89:420.26:546:17Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:167.34:426.510:460.410:52-0.26:526:18Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:287.75:496.911:47-0.111:56-0.76:516:19Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:328.26:507.512:43-0.76:506:20Waning Crescent28Thu
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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