Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 46m at 7:14 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:15 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659665
Common Questions About Tides

Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides - Oct 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:584.65:250.76:151.26:075:59Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:214.012:494.76:130.77:091.26:085:58Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:124.01:374.87:070.78:061.06:085:56Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:014.12:255.08:050.69:000.86:095:55Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:514.33:145.29:030.59:530.66:105:54Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:444.54:065.310:000.310:440.36:105:52Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:384.84:595.410:560.111:340.16:115:51Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:335.15:535.511:520.06:125:50New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:275.56:455.512:24-0.212:47-0.26:135:48New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:195.77:365.51:14-0.31:44-0.36:135:47New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:135.98:295.32:06-0.42:40-0.36:145:46New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:076.09:245.12:57-0.53:35-0.26:155:44Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:046.010:204.93:48-0.44:29-0.16:165:43Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:035.911:204.74:39-0.35:230.16:175:42Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:025.75:33-0.16:200.36:175:41First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:204.61:005.66:310.17:190.46:185:39First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:174.61:545.57:320.28:160.56:195:38First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:114.62:455.38:320.39:100.56:205:37First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:034.73:355.29:280.49:580.46:215:36Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:544.74:235.110:200.410:440.46:215:35Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:444.85:115.011:080.511:260.36:225:33Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:324.95:574.911:540.56:235:32Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:184.96:404.812:080.312:390.56:245:31Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:015.07:224.712:490.31:230.66:255:30Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:435.08:034.51:310.32:080.66:265:29Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:235.08:434.42:120.32:520.76:265:28Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:044.99:244.22:530.33:340.76:275:27Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:454.810:064.13:330.44:150.86:285:26Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:294.710:533.94:130.54:570.96:295:25Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:164.711:453.94:540.65:420.96:305:24Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:074.75:390.66:330.96:315:23Third Quarter31Wed
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 10:14 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 36% 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 (36% 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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