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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : 6:14 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 37m at 12:19 pm (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Nov 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:407.66:517.812:151.512:371.47:406:33Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:257.96:347.912:551.312:221.26:405:32Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:058.27:157.912:331.01:051.06:415:31New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:438.47:537.81:110.91:480.96:425:30New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:178.58:297.71:480.82:290.96:435:29New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:518.59:057.52:260.73:090.96:445:28New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:258.59:417.43:040.73:500.96:455:28Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:018.410:217.23:440.74:311.16:465:27Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:458.311:087.14:250.85:161.26:465:26Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:378.15:110.96:061.36:475:26Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:057.012:398.16:041.07:021.36:485:25First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:087.11:448.17:061.18:031.16:495:24First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:127.32:478.18:141.09:050.96:505:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:157.73:498.29:240.810:050.46:515:23Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:178.14:508.310:300.511:010.06:525:23Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:188.75:498.411:320.211:54-0.46:535:22Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:159.26:448.512:30-0.16:535:21Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:089.57:368.412:45-0.71:24-0.36:545:21Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:589.78:258.31:35-0.82:17-0.46:555:21Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:479.69:148.02:24-0.83:07-0.36:565:20Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:359.310:037.73:12-0.63:550.06:575:20Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:238.910:547.33:59-0.24:410.46:585:19Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:128.411:477.04:450.25:270.86:595:19Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:048.05:320.76:141.27:005:19Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:426.712:577.66:211.17:041.57:015:19Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:366.61:497.37:161.57:561.67:015:18Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:286.62:397.28:141.78:481.67:025:18Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:196.73:287.19:121.79:381.57:035:18Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:096.94:187.010:091.510:251.27:045:18Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:007.25:087.011:021.311:101.07:055:18Waning Crescent30Sun
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 3:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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