Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 7:14 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 08m at 1:10 pm (4.7 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 - Mar 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:594.84:174.010:30-0.310:46-0.66:426:09Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:594.85:174.211:25-0.411:42-0.76:406:10Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:544.96:104.412:15-0.56:396:11Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:444.96:594.512:33-0.81:01-0.66:386:12New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:304.97:444.61:22-0.81:45-0.66:376:13New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:124.88:264.62:07-0.82:26-0.66:356:13New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:534.69:074.52:50-0.73:05-0.56:346:14Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:344.39:474.43:30-0.53:41-0.46:336:15Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:144.110:284.24:08-0.34:16-0.26:316:16Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:573.811:124.14:460.04:520.06:306:17Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:433.55:270.35:310.26:296:17First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:023.912:333.46:140.56:180.36:276:18First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:553.81:253.37:120.77:160.46:266:19First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:493.82:173.38:150.78:200.46:256:20First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:433.93:113.49:170.69:230.36:236:21First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:374.04:063.610:130.410:210.16:226:21Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:324.25:003.911:040.211:15-0.26:216:22Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:244.45:514.211:52-0.16:196:23Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:124.76:374.612:06-0.512:38-0.46:186:24Full Moon19Wed
20Thu6:574.87:234.912:55-0.71:23-0.66:176:24Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:414.98:085.11:44-0.92:08-0.86:156:25Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:264.98:555.32:33-1.02:53-0.96:146:26Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:134.89:445.33:22-1.03:37-0.96:136:27Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:044.610:385.24:11-0.94:23-0.86:116:28Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:594.311:365.15:03-0.75:13-0.66:106:28Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:594.15:58-0.46:09-0.36:086:29Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:385.01:014.07:01-0.17:15-0.16:076:30Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:404.82:024.08:060.08:24-0.16:066:31Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:404.83:014.19:100.09:31-0.16:046:31Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:394.74:004.210:07-0.110:31-0.26:036:32Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:364.74:574.410:59-0.211:24-0.46:026:33Waning Crescent31Mon
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 4:12 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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