Tide Charts & Tide Times for Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Hilton Head Island Tide Chart: High Tide & Low Tide Today
HHI tides shift throughout the day, so here's what tides on Hilton Head Island look like right now — live predictions from NOAA's closest station to Harbour Town and Sea Pines. Hilton Head's tides are semidiurnal, so expect two high tides and two low tides today. Whether you call it a tide chart, tide table, tide calendar, or tide schedule, this page tracks it all for Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, in one place.
High Tide Hilton Head — Today
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Low Tide Hilton Head — Today
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Understanding Hilton Head Island's Tides
High Tide Rising on HHI
Hilton Head Tide Table & 30-Day Tide Calendar
Searching for a tide chart near me? This Hilton Head tide table covers the next 30 days in one place — scroll down for each day's high tide and low tide; the highlighted row is the next tide coming up.
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Source: NOAA Tides & Currents, Braddock Point station (Hilton Head Island). Predictions only — not a live observation.
Our local tides around Hilton Head and Daufuskie Island create a dynamic coastal rhythm that shapes both daily life and the natural landscape. What we experience are called semidiurnal tides, meaning two high tides and two low tides each day, with ranges that can reach 6–8 feet, dramatically revealing and concealing salt marshes, tidal creeks, and broad sandy flats.
As the tide rises, waterways deepen and come alive with dolphins, redfish, and seabirds following shifting currents; as it falls, vast oyster beds and spartina grass meadows emerge, offering a glimpse into one of the Lowcountry’s most vibrant ecosystems. This constant ebb and flow is not only picturesque but essential—nurturing wildlife, guiding boating and fishing conditions, and serving as a defining heartbeat of Hilton Head and Daufuskie’s coastal charm.
Hilton Head Tide Times, Tide Tables & Tide Calendars
There's no single tide time for the whole island — exact high tide and low tide times shift slightly depending on where you're checking, whether that's Harbourtown, Skull Creek, or Broad Creek. Use the tide chart links below for your spot to pull up a live tide table and tide calendar with today's exact high tide and low tide.
Local Hilton Head Island Tide Charts
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide and low tide on Hilton Head Island today?
Hilton Head's tides are semidiurnal — two high tides and two low tides every day — and exact times shift slightly by location. Use the tide chart links above for your spot (Harbourtown, Skull Creek, Broad Creek, and more) for a live tide table with today's exact high tide and low tide.
Is there a tide calendar or tide table for Hilton Head Island?
Yes — every location listed above (Harbourtown, Skull Creek, Broad Creek, MacKay Creek South, The Folly, Spanish Wells, Calibogue Sound, and Bull Island North) links to its own live tide chart with a full tide calendar and tide table.
How big is the tide range on Hilton Head Island?
Local tide ranges can reach 6–8 feet, dramatically revealing and concealing salt marshes, tidal creeks, and broad sandy flats between high tide and low tide.
Why do Hilton Head Island's tides matter for boating and fishing?
As the tide rises, waterways deepen and come alive with dolphins, redfish, and seabirds following shifting currents; as it falls, oyster beds and spartina grass meadows emerge — the tide guides boating and fishing conditions around the island.
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