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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 04m at 5:26 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:27 am (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
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Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Feb 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:077.15:186.111:190.411:210.17:165:56Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:057.26:146.312:110.27:155:57Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:557.37:036.512:140.012:580.07:155:58Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:387.47:466.71:01-0.11:40-0.17:145:59New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:177.58:266.91:45-0.32:19-0.27:136:00New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:537.59:037.02:25-0.32:55-0.37:126:01New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:287.49:377.03:03-0.33:29-0.37:116:02New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:017.110:116.93:39-0.24:01-0.27:116:03Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:336.910:456.94:130.04:33-0.17:106:04Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:066.511:206.84:480.35:060.07:096:04Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:426.25:250.55:420.27:086:05Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:016.812:246.06:070.86:240.37:076:06First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:496.81:145.86:571.07:140.57:066:07First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:436.82:105.77:581.28:150.57:056:08First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:436.93:135.89:071.19:230.37:046:09First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:477.14:206.010:160.810:300.07:036:10Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:557.45:276.411:190.411:33-0.57:026:10Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:597.96:287.012:16-0.27:016:11Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:568.47:237.612:32-1.11:09-0.87:006:12Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:488.78:158.21:27-1.51:59-1.36:596:13Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:388.89:058.52:21-1.82:47-1.66:586:14Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:278.79:558.63:13-1.93:34-1.76:576:15Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:158.410:468.54:03-1.74:20-1.66:566:15Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:067.911:408.34:54-1.35:06-1.26:556:16Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:597.35:46-0.85:55-0.76:546:17Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:387.912:566.86:42-0.16:48-0.16:536:18Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:377.51:546.47:440.47:480.46:526:19Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:377.12:536.18:490.78:530.76:506:19Third Quarter28Wed
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 8:26 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 88% 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 Waning Gibbous (88% 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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