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 (tomorrow) : in 2h 44m at 12:22 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:21 am (6.7 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 - Dec 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:299.211:047.94:05-1.04:43-0.57:065:17Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:248.74:57-0.65:33-0.17:075:17Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:027.612:208.25:49-0.16:240.27:085:17Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:017.41:157.86:450.47:180.57:085:17Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:567.32:077.57:440.88:120.77:095:17Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:497.32:577.28:441.09:060.87:105:18Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:407.33:477.09:421.19:570.87:115:18Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:317.44:386.910:371.010:450.77:125:18Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:217.55:296.911:270.811:300.67:125:18Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:087.76:177.012:130.67:135:18Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:527.97:017.112:130.412:570.57:145:18New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:338.07:437.112:550.21:390.37:145:19New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:118.08:227.11:360.12:190.27:155:19New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:478.08:597.12:160.02:580.17:165:19New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:228.09:347.02:560.03:360.17:165:20New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:567.910:117.03:350.04:140.17:175:20Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:327.710:527.04:150.04:530.17:175:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:147.611:387.04:570.15:350.17:185:21Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:037.55:430.36:210.17:195:21First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:327.212:587.36:370.47:140.07:195:22First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:307.41:567.27:390.58:12-0.17:205:22First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:307.62:577.28:460.59:13-0.37:205:23First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:317.94:017.29:550.310:16-0.67:215:23Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:358.25:077.311:00-0.111:16-0.97:215:24Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:398.66:107.412:02-0.47:215:24Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:408.97:097.712:14-1.312:59-0.87:225:25Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:369.18:057.81:10-1.51:54-1.07:225:26Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:299.18:587.92:05-1.62:45-1.27:225:26Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:199.09:497.82:57-1.63:34-1.17:235:27Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:098.610:417.63:47-1.44:20-0.97:235:28Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:578.211:347.44:35-1.05:05-0.67:235:28Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 3:21 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 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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