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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : 6:06 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 19m at 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 - Dec 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:318.27:557.11:030.41:450.77:065:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:098.38:347.01:440.32:240.77:065:17Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:468.29:106.92:240.33:020.77:075:17Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:218.19:446.83:030.33:390.77:085:17Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:578.010:196.73:420.34:150.77:095:17Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:357.910:586.64:210.44:520.77:105:18Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:177.711:436.75:020.55:320.77:105:18Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:057.65:480.66:170.77:115:18Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:366.812:587.56:410.87:080.67:125:18Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:337.11:547.47:420.88:040.47:135:18Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:317.42:527.48:470.79:040.27:135:18Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:317.83:527.49:540.510:05-0.17:145:18Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:358.24:557.410:590.211:06-0.57:155:19Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:388.65:587.512:00-0.27:155:19Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:398.96:577.712:05-0.812:57-0.67:165:19New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:369.27:537.81:01-1.11:53-0.87:175:20New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:319.28:487.81:57-1.22:46-0.97:175:20New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:249.19:417.82:51-1.23:36-0.97:185:20Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:178.810:357.63:43-1.04:25-0.87:185:21Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:098.311:307.44:34-0.75:12-0.57:195:21Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:027.85:24-0.26:00-0.27:195:22Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:257.212:547.46:160.36:490.17:205:22First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:197.11:457.07:120.87:390.47:205:23First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:107.02:346.68:111.18:310.67:215:23First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:007.03:246.49:111.29:230.67:215:24First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:517.04:166.210:101.210:140.67:225:25Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:427.15:096.211:031.111:030.57:225:25Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:337.26:006.311:520.911:490.37:225:26Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:227.46:486.412:360.77:235:27Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:067.67:316.512:340.11:190.57:235:27Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:477.88:086.61:18-0.11:590.37:235:28Full Moon31Tue
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 3:07 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 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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