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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 9:10 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:35 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Oct 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:089.69:279.62:46-0.53:16-0.77:177:07New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:009.710:189.43:36-0.64:08-0.67:177:06New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:519.611:079.04:24-0.54:59-0.37:187:05Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:429.411:588.55:11-0.25:480.17:197:03Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:359.05:570.26:380.67:197:02Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:518.11:298.66:440.77:301.17:207:01First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:467.72:248.37:341.28:241.57:217:00First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:407.53:168.18:281.69:211.77:216:58First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:327.44:078.09:251.810:161.87:226:57First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:247.44:587.910:231.811:091.77:236:56Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:157.55:498.011:181.711:561.57:246:55Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:067.76:388.112:091.57:246:53Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:557.97:248.212:401.312:561.37:256:52Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:398.28:068.31:221.01:401.17:266:51Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:208.48:458.32:020.82:231.07:266:50Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:578.69:218.22:410.73:050.97:276:49Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:338.79:568.13:210.53:460.87:286:48Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:098.810:318.04:000.54:270.87:296:46Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:468.811:097.84:400.55:080.97:296:45Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:288.811:537.65:210.65:521.07:306:44Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:178.76:050.76:401.17:316:43Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:477.51:148.66:560.87:341.37:326:42Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:487.52:168.67:530.98:351.37:326:41Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:537.63:198.68:570.99:401.17:336:40Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:577.84:228.710:040.810:440.87:346:39Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:018.15:258.911:110.511:440.47:356:38Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:058.66:279.012:130.17:366:37Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:059.07:249.112:400.01:11-0.27:366:36Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:599.48:169.21:33-0.32:06-0.47:376:35New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:509.79:069.12:23-0.52:59-0.57:386:34New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:399.79:548.93:12-0.53:50-0.47:396:33New Moon31Sat
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 12:22 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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