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 12m 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 - Oct 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:579.610:168.83:37-0.34:17-0.17:177:07New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:479.611:078.54:25-0.35:080.17:187:06Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:429.45:14-0.26:010.37:187:04Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:038.212:439.16:060.16:560.77:197:03Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:057.91:508.97:020.57:571.07:207:02First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:117.72:568.78:040.99:021.27:207:00First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:167.63:598.59:111.110:061.37:216:59First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:187.74:598.410:191.211:061.17:226:58Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:187.95:568.411:231.17:226:57Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:158.16:488.412:000.912:211.07:236:56Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:078.47:358.412:480.71:120.97:246:54Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:528.68:178.41:320.61:590.87:256:53Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:338.88:568.32:140.52:430.87:256:52Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:128.99:358.12:530.53:250.97:266:51Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:488.810:127.93:310.64:041.07:276:50Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:248.710:497.64:070.84:411.27:276:48Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:008.511:267.34:431.05:171.57:286:47Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:398.35:201.25:541.77:296:46Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:067.012:218.05:571.46:331.97:306:45Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:506.81:097.96:391.67:162.17:306:44Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:406.72:017.87:271.78:062.27:316:43Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:326.82:547.88:221.89:012.17:326:42Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:257.03:487.99:221.79:591.87:336:41Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:207.34:428.010:251.510:551.47:346:40Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:157.75:378.211:261.211:490.97:346:39Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:118.36:328.412:240.77:356:38Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:058.97:258.612:410.41:200.37:366:37Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:579.48:168.71:320.02:140.07:376:36New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:479.79:078.72:23-0.33:08-0.27:386:35New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:399.99:598.63:14-0.54:01-0.37:386:34New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:329.810:538.44:05-0.54:53-0.27:396:33Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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