Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 55m at 9:55 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:36 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659665
Common Questions About Tides

Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides - Dec 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:504.75:563.912:060.47:005:04New Moon1Sun
2Mon6:354.86:403.912:090.112:530.47:015:04New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:184.97:223.912:540.01:390.37:015:04New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:594.98:033.91:390.02:240.27:025:04New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:394.98:443.92:230.03:080.17:035:04Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:204.99:283.93:070.03:500.07:045:04Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:034.810:163.93:490.04:310.07:055:04Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:504.711:104.04:330.05:15-0.17:065:04Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:424.75:210.16:02-0.17:065:04First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:094.212:374.66:180.26:55-0.27:075:04First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:074.41:334.57:240.27:52-0.37:085:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:044.72:284.48:330.18:49-0.47:095:05First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:024.93:264.39:390.09:47-0.67:095:05Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:015.24:264.310:42-0.110:44-0.77:105:05Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:025.45:264.311:41-0.311:40-0.87:115:06Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:005.56:234.312:37-0.47:115:06Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:555.67:164.412:35-0.91:31-0.47:125:06Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:485.58:084.41:29-0.92:23-0.57:125:07Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:385.38:594.32:22-0.93:11-0.47:135:07Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:275.19:494.23:12-0.73:56-0.37:145:07Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:144.810:394.13:58-0.54:37-0.17:145:08Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:014.511:294.04:43-0.35:180.07:155:08Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:494.15:280.05:590.27:155:09Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:213.912:363.96:160.36:440.37:165:09Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:113.91:233.77:090.57:310.37:165:10Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:594.02:083.58:060.68:220.37:165:11Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:484.02:553.49:040.69:130.27:175:11Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:384.13:443.49:590.510:040.17:175:12Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:304.24:363.410:510.410:540.07:185:12Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:224.45:273.511:410.311:43-0.27:185:13Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:104.56:153.612:290.17:185:14New Moon31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8659665)

Common Questions About Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Shallotte Inlet, NC today?

Slack tide in Shallotte Inlet, NC is approximately 12:45 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 Shallotte Inlet, NC?

Shallotte Inlet, NC 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 Shallotte Inlet, NC 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 Shallotte Inlet, NC?

Tide predictions for Shallotte Inlet, NC 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 Shallotte Inlet, NC?

Tide data for Shallotte Inlet, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8659665. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8659665.

What is the moon phase in Shallotte Inlet, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Shallotte Inlet, NC is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Shallotte Inlet, NC 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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