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 2h 34m at 8:54 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:584.73:234.09:380.09:45-0.67:185:14Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:594.94:264.110:42-0.310:45-0.87:185:15Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:025.25:274.211:41-0.511:43-1.17:195:16Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:015.46:254.312:38-0.77:195:17Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:575.57:204.512:40-1.21:32-0.97:195:17Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:495.68:134.61:35-1.32:24-1.07:195:18Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:405.49:044.62:29-1.33:12-1.07:195:19Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:305.29:564.63:20-1.23:57-0.97:195:20Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:194.810:474.44:08-1.04:41-0.77:195:21Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:074.511:404.34:55-0.65:24-0.57:195:22Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:574.15:43-0.36:08-0.27:195:23Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:324.212:463.86:340.16:560.07:195:23Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:244.11:343.67:290.37:470.17:195:24Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:134.02:223.48:260.48:390.17:195:25Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:044.03:113.49:220.59:320.07:185:26Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:554.14:023.310:160.410:23-0.17:185:27Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:484.14:543.411:060.311:13-0.27:185:28Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:384.35:443.511:530.17:185:29Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:244.46:313.612:00-0.312:380.07:175:30New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:064.57:133.812:46-0.41:23-0.27:175:31New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:464.57:533.91:31-0.52:05-0.47:175:32New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:234.58:334.02:14-0.52:46-0.57:165:33New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:004.59:124.02:56-0.53:25-0.67:165:34Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:394.49:554.13:37-0.54:03-0.67:155:35Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:204.310:424.14:19-0.44:42-0.67:155:36Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:094.111:374.25:04-0.25:25-0.67:145:37Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:043.95:57-0.16:15-0.57:145:38First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:374.31:043.87:010.07:14-0.57:135:39First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:384.42:043.88:110.08:20-0.57:135:40First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:394.63:063.89:21-0.19:26-0.77:125:41Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:424.84:093.910:25-0.310:29-0.97:115:42Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 12:14 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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