32.1850’ N, 80.7533’ W

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC

70°
H 84°
L 66°
WSW
1mph
High tide
1:15 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : 7:21 pm (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 30m at 1:15 pm (7.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Apr 1885

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:378.010:028.43:31-0.83:38-0.56:106:42Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:187.610:428.04:12-0.44:16-0.16:096:43Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:597.211:237.74:520.04:530.36:086:44Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:446.95:320.45:310.76:066:45Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:087.312:326.66:150.86:131.06:056:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:577.11:236.47:021.17:021.36:046:46Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:496.92:156.47:551.37:581.56:036:47Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:426.83:086.58:511.49:001.56:016:47Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:376.84:026.79:471.210:011.36:006:48Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:336.94:567.010:400.910:580.95:596:49Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:277.25:467.411:290.511:510.55:586:49Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:167.46:337.912:160.15:566:50Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:017.77:178.412:400.11:01-0.35:556:51New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:447.97:598.71:29-0.31:46-0.65:546:51New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:278.08:429.02:16-0.52:32-0.85:536:52New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:118.09:279.13:04-0.73:18-0.95:526:53New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:587.910:169.03:51-0.74:05-0.95:506:53Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:507.711:098.84:40-0.64:54-0.75:496:54Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:487.45:31-0.35:47-0.45:486:55Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:098.512:537.36:280.06:460.05:476:56First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:138.31:587.37:290.27:510.25:466:56First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:178.13:027.48:340.38:590.35:456:57First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:207.94:057.69:370.210:050.25:446:58First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:227.95:067.910:370.011:06-0.15:436:58Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:217.96:018.211:30-0.25:426:59Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:147.96:518.512:01-0.312:19-0.45:417:00Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:028.07:358.712:52-0.41:05-0.45:407:00Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:477.98:168.71:40-0.51:48-0.45:397:01Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:287.88:558.62:25-0.42:29-0.35:387:02Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:097.69:338.43:07-0.33:07-0.15:377:03Full Moon30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8669338)

Common Questions About Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides

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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 31% 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 First Quarter (31% 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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