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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 10:39 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:34 am (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Apr 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:177.510:368.34:18-0.34:21-0.37:107:42Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:567.411:168.35:01-0.25:02-0.37:097:43Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:407.25:45-0.15:46-0.27:087:44Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:038.112:327.16:330.16:350.07:067:44Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:008.01:326.97:270.37:320.37:057:45Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:057.82:376.98:270.58:370.47:047:46Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:127.73:427.19:320.59:480.47:037:46Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:197.74:487.410:370.210:590.27:017:47Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:267.85:537.811:38-0.17:007:48Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:298.06:538.312:04-0.112:34-0.56:597:49Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:258.17:478.71:03-0.41:25-0.86:587:49Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:178.28:369.01:58-0.72:14-1.06:577:50New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:048.29:219.12:49-0.83:01-1.06:557:51New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:498.010:059.03:37-0.73:45-0.96:547:51New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:337.710:468.84:22-0.54:28-0.66:537:52Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:167.411:288.45:05-0.25:09-0.26:527:53Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:017.05:460.25:500.36:517:53Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:128.012:486.76:280.76:320.76:497:54Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:597.51:406.47:101.17:181.16:487:55First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:507.22:336.37:571.48:101.46:477:56First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:437.03:256.38:491.59:081.66:467:56First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:356.94:186.59:441.510:091.66:457:57First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:286.85:116.710:371.411:081.46:447:58Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:226.96:037.011:281.16:437:58Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:147.06:517.412:031.112:150.86:427:59Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:037.27:357.912:530.71:000.56:418:00Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:487.38:168.21:410.41:440.16:408:01Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:317.58:568.52:270.12:28-0.16:398:01Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:127.59:368.73:13-0.23:13-0.36:388:02Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:557.610:188.83:59-0.33:58-0.46:378:03Full Moon30Sat
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 1:36 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 (65% 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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