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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 42m at 6:04 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:08 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Sep 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:477.67:288.612:410.612:500.46:587:47Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:417.98:158.71:310.41:430.36:587:46Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:298.18:588.62:180.32:320.36:597:45Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:128.39:388.53:010.23:170.47:007:43Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:538.310:178.33:410.24:000.67:007:42Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:328.310:548.04:190.34:400.87:017:41Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:108.211:337.64:540.55:181.17:027:39Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:498.05:300.85:561.47:027:38Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:137.312:317.96:051.06:351.77:037:37Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:567.01:167.76:441.37:182.07:037:36Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:446.72:067.67:271.58:072.27:047:34Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:346.62:587.68:181.69:032.37:057:33Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:256.63:507.79:151.610:022.27:057:32Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:186.74:457.910:151.511:011.97:067:30Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:137.05:408.211:151.211:551.57:067:29Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:087.46:338.512:120.87:077:28Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:017.97:248.812:451.01:060.57:087:26Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:518.48:129.11:340.51:580.17:087:25New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:398.98:599.22:210.12:50-0.17:097:24New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:269.39:469.13:09-0.23:42-0.37:107:22New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:159.510:358.93:56-0.44:33-0.27:107:21Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:079.511:278.64:44-0.45:250.07:117:20Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:039.35:33-0.26:180.37:117:18Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:248.21:069.06:250.17:150.77:127:17Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:267.92:128.87:210.58:171.17:137:16First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:317.73:168.68:240.89:221.27:137:14First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:347.64:188.59:311.010:261.27:147:13First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:357.65:188.410:381.111:251.17:157:12Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:347.86:148.411:401.07:157:10Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:318.07:058.512:180.912:350.97:167:09Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 9:06 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 81% 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 (81% 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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