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 : 11:01 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 4:34 pm (8.1 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 - Nov 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:227.03:448.09:221.510:011.67:406:32Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:187.34:418.210:261.311:001.17:416:31Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:177.75:408.411:290.911:560.67:426:30Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:158.36:378.712:280.47:436:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:118.96:328.912:490.112:24-0.16:445:29Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:049.47:249.112:41-0.41:20-0.46:445:28New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:569.88:169.01:33-0.72:14-0.76:455:27New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:489.99:088.92:24-0.93:07-0.76:465:26New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:419.910:038.63:15-0.94:00-0.66:475:26Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:379.611:008.24:06-0.64:52-0.36:485:25Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:379.24:58-0.35:460.16:495:24Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:017.912:408.85:530.26:430.56:505:24First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:047.61:428.46:530.77:440.76:515:23First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:057.52:398.17:571.08:440.96:515:23First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:027.53:347.99:021.29:410.96:525:22First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:577.64:287.810:041.210:330.76:535:22Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:517.75:187.711:001.111:200.66:545:21Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:407.96:057.711:491.06:555:21Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:258.16:497.712:030.512:350.86:565:20Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:078.37:307.612:440.41:170.76:575:20Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:458.48:097.61:230.31:580.76:585:19Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:228.58:467.42:010.32:360.76:595:19Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:588.49:227.22:390.33:140.76:595:19Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:328.39:577.03:160.43:500.87:005:19Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:088.110:336.73:530.64:260.97:015:18Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:467.911:116.64:310.75:041.07:025:18Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:297.811:576.65:120.85:461.17:035:18Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:197.75:580.96:331.17:045:18Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:516.61:147.76:511.07:271.07:055:18Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:486.82:107.77:521.08:250.87:055:18Third Quarter30Thu
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 7:47 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 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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