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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : 6:52 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 12:55 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Dec 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:057.71:388.17:010.37:410.07:065:17First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:067.92:377.98:070.58:400.07:075:17First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:068.03:357.79:140.59:39-0.17:085:17First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:058.24:337.510:190.410:36-0.27:085:17Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:038.35:307.511:180.311:29-0.37:095:17Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:578.56:237.512:120.17:105:18Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:478.67:127.412:19-0.41:020.17:115:18Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:328.67:577.41:06-0.41:490.07:115:18Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:158.68:407.31:51-0.42:320.07:125:18Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:558.49:217.22:35-0.33:130.17:135:18Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:348.210:017.03:16-0.13:500.37:145:18Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:138.010:416.83:550.14:260.57:145:19Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:527.711:236.64:330.45:010.67:155:19Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:347.45:130.65:370.87:165:19Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:076.512:197.15:550.96:170.97:165:20Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:536.51:056.86:411.27:001.07:175:20Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:416.51:546.77:351.37:490.97:175:20Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:306.62:446.68:341.38:440.87:185:21Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:216.93:376.59:351.29:410.67:195:21Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:167.24:336.610:350.910:380.37:195:22Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:137.55:306.811:320.511:34-0.17:205:22Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:088.06:257.112:260.17:205:23Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:018.47:187.412:28-0.51:19-0.47:215:23New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:528.78:097.61:22-0.92:10-0.77:215:24New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:438.99:007.82:15-1.23:00-1.07:215:24New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:348.99:537.93:07-1.43:49-1.27:225:25Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:268.710:487.93:59-1.34:38-1.27:225:26Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:218.411:467.84:51-1.15:28-1.17:225:26Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:198.05:46-0.76:20-0.97:235:27First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:477.71:177.66:45-0.37:15-0.77:235:28First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:477.72:157.27:480.18:14-0.57:235:28First Quarter31Fri
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 3:53 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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