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 4h 44m 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 - Aug 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:384.46:100.16:360.66:248:15Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:434.01:294.46:510.27:260.86:258:14First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:323.82:174.57:350.38:200.96:258:13First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:193.73:044.68:230.39:150.96:268:12First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:043.73:494.79:140.310:070.86:278:11First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:503.74:364.710:040.310:580.76:278:10Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:373.75:234.810:550.211:460.66:288:09Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:273.86:114.911:440.16:298:08Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:183.96:565.012:330.412:330.16:308:07Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:074.17:405.11:190.21:220.16:308:06Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:544.28:225.12:050.02:120.16:318:05Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:404.49:055.12:51-0.13:020.16:328:04Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:284.69:505.03:36-0.33:530.16:328:03Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:174.710:384.84:21-0.44:440.26:338:02Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:114.911:304.75:05-0.45:360.26:348:01Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:085.05:51-0.46:310.36:358:00Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:284.51:085.26:41-0.47:310.46:357:59Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:284.42:075.37:36-0.48:360.46:367:58Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:264.43:035.58:36-0.39:390.36:377:57Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:234.43:585.69:36-0.410:390.26:377:55Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:194.44:545.610:36-0.411:340.16:387:54Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:164.55:505.611:33-0.46:397:53Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:134.66:435.512:260.012:28-0.46:407:52Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:084.77:335.41:150.01:20-0.36:407:51New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:594.88:205.22:030.02:12-0.16:417:49New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:484.89:055.02:490.03:020.06:427:48New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:364.89:494.83:330.03:500.26:427:47Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:234.710:324.54:140.14:350.46:437:46Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:104.711:174.24:530.25:180.66:447:44Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:594.65:310.46:020.86:457:43Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:034.012:494.66:100.56:491.06:457:42First Quarter31Sun
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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