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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC.
Next low tide : in 2h 15m at 11:24 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:10 pm (7.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8669338
Common Questions About Tides

Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC Tides - Jan 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:277.62:577.18:410.29:05-0.57:235:29First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:277.83:576.99:470.210:05-0.67:245:30Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:337.95:036.910:530.011:05-0.87:245:31Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:338.16:037.011:53-0.37:245:32Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:338.37:037.212:05-1.012:47-0.57:245:32Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:278.47:517.312:59-1.11:41-0.77:245:33Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:158.48:397.41:47-1.22:29-0.77:245:34Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:578.39:217.32:35-1.13:11-0.77:245:35Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:398.110:097.23:17-0.93:47-0.67:245:36Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:217.810:517.03:59-0.74:29-0.47:245:36Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:577.411:336.84:41-0.35:05-0.17:245:37Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:397.15:230.15:410.17:245:38Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:156.612:276.76:050.56:170.47:245:39Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:036.51:156.46:530.87:050.67:245:40Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:516.42:036.27:471.07:530.77:235:41Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:396.42:516.08:411.18:470.77:235:42Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:336.53:456.09:411.19:410.57:235:43Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:276.74:396.110:410.810:410.37:235:44Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:216.95:336.311:350.511:35-0.17:225:45Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:157.36:276.612:230.17:225:45Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:037.77:157.012:23-0.51:11-0.47:215:46New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:458.07:577.31:17-0.91:59-0.87:215:47New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:278.38:457.62:05-1.22:41-1.17:215:48New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:158.49:337.82:53-1.43:29-1.47:205:49New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:578.310:217.93:41-1.44:11-1.57:205:50Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:458.011:097.94:29-1.34:59-1.47:195:51Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:397.75:23-1.05:47-1.27:195:52Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:097.812:397.36:17-0.66:41-0.97:185:53First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:097.71:397.07:17-0.27:41-0.77:175:54First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:097.62:396.78:230.18:41-0.57:175:55First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:157.53:456.59:350.29:47-0.57:165:56Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 2:47 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 81% 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 Gibbous (81% 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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