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 37m at 6:32 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:513.88:114.92:010.21:50-0.16:058:28New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:343.88:514.82:450.12:36-0.16:068:28New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:163.79:294.73:290.13:210.06:068:28New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:593.710:084.64:110.14:060.16:078:28Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:453.710:494.54:520.04:500.26:078:28Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:343.811:354.45:320.05:350.36:088:27Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:273.96:140.06:250.46:088:27Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:284.41:234.17:00-0.17:220.46:098:27First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:244.32:174.57:51-0.28:250.36:098:27First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:214.33:094.88:46-0.39:300.26:108:27First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:164.34:035.29:42-0.410:320.06:108:26Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:124.34:585.510:39-0.611:32-0.36:118:26Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:114.35:565.711:35-0.76:128:26Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:114.36:525.912:29-0.512:31-0.86:128:25Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:104.47:475.91:25-0.61:27-0.86:138:25Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:064.48:415.92:20-0.72:24-0.86:138:24Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:014.59:345.73:14-0.73:20-0.76:148:24Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:564.510:265.44:05-0.74:15-0.56:158:23Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:514.411:195.14:53-0.65:07-0.36:158:23Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:474.45:39-0.45:580.06:168:22Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:114.712:424.46:24-0.26:500.36:178:22Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:034.41:364.47:09-0.17:440.56:178:21Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:534.22:254.57:560.08:400.76:188:21Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:404.03:124.58:430.19:340.76:198:20Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:253.93:564.69:310.110:250.76:198:19Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:113.84:424.710:170.111:130.66:208:19Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:573.85:284.811:030.06:218:18Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:463.86:154.812:000.511:50 AM0.06:228:17Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:343.87:004.912:450.412:360.06:228:16Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:213.97:434.91:300.31:230.06:238:16New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:063.98:234.92:150.22:100.06:248:15New Moon31Thu
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 9:51 am — 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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