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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 3h 41m at 11:01 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:57 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 - Apr 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:478.08:037.91:15-0.11:45-0.37:107:43Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:338.18:478.22:06-0.32:29-0.57:087:43New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:148.19:278.32:53-0.43:11-0.57:077:44New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:537.910:058.43:36-0.43:50-0.47:067:45New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:307.710:418.34:16-0.24:26-0.37:057:45New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:077.411:168.14:540.05:010.07:037:46Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:457.011:537.85:300.35:360.37:027:47Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:256.76:070.66:120.77:017:47Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:347.51:106.36:451.06:511.07:007:48Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:197.31:586.17:281.37:371.26:587:49First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:097.12:506.08:181.58:311.46:577:50First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:037.03:436.19:151.69:331.46:567:50First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:597.04:396.310:151.510:371.26:557:51First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:577.15:356.711:131.211:380.96:547:52Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:547.46:307.212:070.76:527:52Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:497.77:217.712:340.412:570.36:517:53Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:398.08:088.31:27-0.11:45-0.26:507:54Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:278.38:548.82:19-0.52:33-0.66:497:54Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:148.49:409.13:09-0.83:20-0.96:487:55Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:018.310:279.24:00-1.04:07-1.06:477:56Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:518.111:189.14:50-1.04:55-0.96:467:57Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:447.85:41-0.85:45-0.66:457:57Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:148.812:437.56:34-0.46:38-0.26:437:58Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:178.51:477.27:31-0.17:380.26:427:59Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:238.12:537.18:340.38:440.56:417:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:287.93:567.19:380.49:530.76:408:00Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:317.74:577.310:410.411:010.66:398:01Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:327.65:577.511:380.26:388:02Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:287.66:517.812:030.512:290.06:378:02Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:197.77:388.112:570.31:15-0.16:368:03Waning Crescent30Mon
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 1:59 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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