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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : 10:09 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 36m at 3:55 am (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Jan 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:167.97:416.712:49-0.31:290.17:235:29Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:578.18:216.81:34-0.52:13-0.17:245:29Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:378.39:006.92:18-0.72:55-0.37:245:30Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:188.39:417.03:03-0.83:38-0.57:245:31Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:018.310:257.03:48-0.94:21-0.57:245:32Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:488.211:167.04:34-0.85:06-0.67:245:32Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:397.95:24-0.75:54-0.57:245:33Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:127.012:367.76:18-0.46:46-0.47:245:34Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:137.11:347.47:19-0.27:44-0.47:245:35Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:157.22:347.28:250.08:45-0.47:245:36Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:187.43:357.09:320.09:48-0.57:245:37Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:227.64:396.910:38-0.210:49-0.67:245:37Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:267.95:417.011:39-0.411:47-0.87:245:38Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:268.16:397.112:36-0.77:245:39Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:198.37:327.212:41-1.01:28-0.87:245:40New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:098.48:217.21:33-1.12:17-0.97:235:41New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:548.39:077.22:22-1.03:03-0.97:235:42New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:388.19:507.13:08-0.93:45-0.87:235:43New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:197.810:336.93:51-0.74:25-0.57:235:44Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:017.411:166.74:31-0.35:03-0.37:225:45Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:437.05:120.15:420.07:225:46Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:016.612:286.75:530.56:220.37:215:47Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:486.41:156.36:380.87:050.57:215:47First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:366.42:026.17:291.17:530.67:215:48First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:256.42:525.98:261.28:460.67:205:49First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:166.53:455.89:271.29:410.57:205:50First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:096.64:405.910:261.010:360.37:195:51Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:056.95:356.011:210.711:290.07:195:52Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:587.36:266.312:120.47:185:53Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:477.67:136.612:20-0.41:000.07:175:54Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:338.07:577.01:09-0.81:46-0.47:175:55Full Moon31Mon
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 7:02 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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