Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 9:55 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 3:35 pm (4.8 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 - Jan 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:534.76:593.812:30-0.31:14-0.17:185:15New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:354.87:423.91:17-0.41:59-0.37:185:15New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:154.88:254.02:03-0.52:43-0.47:195:16New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:564.89:094.12:48-0.63:25-0.67:195:17Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:394.89:564.23:33-0.54:07-0.77:195:18Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:264.710:494.24:18-0.54:50-0.77:195:18Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:174.511:464.35:07-0.45:35-0.77:195:19Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:144.36:03-0.26:27-0.67:195:20First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:464.41:124.17:08-0.17:25-0.67:195:21First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:454.62:104.08:170.08:27-0.67:195:22First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:454.73:093.99:25-0.19:29-0.77:195:23Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:464.84:103.910:28-0.210:30-0.87:195:24Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:484.95:114.011:27-0.411:27-0.97:195:25Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:475.06:084.112:21-0.57:195:25Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:405.17:014.212:22-1.01:12-0.67:185:26Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:305.17:504.31:14-1.02:00-0.67:185:27Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:164.98:374.32:04-1.02:44-0.67:185:28Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:004.79:224.22:50-0.93:25-0.67:185:29Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:424.510:064.13:33-0.74:03-0.47:175:30Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:234.210:524.04:14-0.54:38-0.37:175:31Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:063.911:393.94:54-0.25:15-0.17:175:32Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:503.65:370.15:530.07:165:33Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:283.812:373.46:250.36:380.17:165:34Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:193.81:253.37:210.57:300.27:155:35Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:093.82:143.28:210.68:290.27:155:36Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:013.93:053.29:210.59:270.17:145:37Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:554.04:003.210:180.410:24-0.17:145:38Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:494.14:553.411:110.211:17-0.37:135:39Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:404.35:483.612:00-0.17:125:40Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:264.56:363.812:07-0.512:47-0.37:125:41New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:104.77:214.112:56-0.61:32-0.67:115:42New Moon31Fri
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 6:45 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 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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