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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 1h 33m at 7:53 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:46 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Aug 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:386.98:568.42:270.72:330.16:388:20New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:197.29:368.53:100.43:190.06:398:19New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:007.410:168.43:510.14:05-0.16:408:18New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:427.610:588.34:32-0.14:51-0.16:408:17Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:277.811:438.15:13-0.25:380.06:418:16Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:177.95:56-0.36:280.36:428:15Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:337.91:138.06:43-0.27:230.56:428:14First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:297.62:138.17:34-0.18:250.86:438:13First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:297.33:148.28:310.19:300.96:448:12First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:297.24:178.39:350.210:380.86:448:12First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:327.15:228.410:400.211:420.76:458:11Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:377.16:278.511:450.16:458:10Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:417.37:268.712:410.412:46-0.16:468:08Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:407.68:208.81:350.11:42-0.26:478:07Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:337.89:088.82:26-0.12:35-0.26:478:06Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:228.09:528.63:13-0.23:25-0.16:488:05Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:088.110:348.43:57-0.24:120.16:498:04Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:528.011:158.04:38-0.14:560.46:498:03Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:347.911:577.65:170.15:370.76:508:02Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:177.85:540.46:191.16:518:01Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:407.31:027.66:320.77:011.56:518:00Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:266.91:497.57:121.07:471.86:527:59Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:146.72:387.57:561.28:392.16:537:57Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:036.53:277.58:461.49:352.26:537:56Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:536.44:187.59:411.410:332.16:547:55Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:456.55:127.710:381.311:291.96:557:54Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:396.66:057.911:341.16:557:53Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:326.96:568.212:201.612:270.86:567:51Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:227.37:438.51:071.21:180.56:567:50Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:077.78:268.71:520.82:080.26:577:49New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:518.19:098.92:370.42:560.06:587:48New 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 11:19 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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