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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : 8:46 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 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 - Mar 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:026.55:410.45:500.26:496:20Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:197.112:506.26:240.96:330.66:486:21First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:076.91:415.97:131.27:230.96:476:22First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:596.72:345.88:091.58:201.16:456:23First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:546.63:305.89:101.69:221.16:446:23First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:526.64:285.910:101.410:220.96:436:24Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:506.75:256.211:041.111:180.66:426:25Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:457.06:156.611:520.76:416:26Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:337.36:597.112:090.212:360.36:396:26Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:167.67:407.512:56-0.21:18-0.16:386:27Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:567.88:187.91:43-0.52:00-0.46:376:28Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:357.98:578.22:28-0.72:41-0.76:366:29Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:157.99:378.33:13-0.83:23-0.86:346:29Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:587.711:228.34:58-0.85:05-0.87:337:30Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:457.55:45-0.65:51-0.77:327:31Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:128.212:387.26:36-0.36:40-0.47:307:31Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:118.01:396.97:320.17:380.07:297:32Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:177.72:446.78:360.48:430.27:287:33Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:267.63:516.79:430.59:550.37:277:34Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:357.54:596.910:510.411:060.27:257:34Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:437.66:057.211:520.17:247:35Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:457.87:047.712:11-0.112:47-0.37:237:36Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:398.07:568.11:09-0.41:36-0.67:217:36Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:268.18:428.42:01-0.62:22-0.77:207:37New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:098.09:238.52:49-0.63:05-0.87:197:38New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:497.910:028.53:34-0.63:45-0.77:187:38New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:277.610:398.44:16-0.44:23-0.57:167:39New Moon27Sat
28Sun11:067.311:168.14:55-0.15:00-0.27:157:40Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:446.911:557.85:320.25:360.27:147:40Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:266.66:090.66:130.67:127:41Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:367.51:116.36:481.06:540.97:117:42Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 5:46 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 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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