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 5h 56m 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 - Jan 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:314.212:594.46:43-0.27:10-0.27:185:15First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:264.21:504.17:440.18:02-0.17:195:16First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:184.22:383.98:430.38:53-0.17:195:17First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:084.23:273.79:400.39:43-0.17:195:17Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:594.24:183.610:320.310:30-0.27:195:18Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:514.35:083.611:200.211:16-0.37:195:19Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:404.35:563.612:050.27:195:20Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:254.46:413.712:01-0.412:500.17:195:21Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:084.57:243.712:46-0.41:330.07:195:21Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:484.58:053.71:30-0.52:15-0.17:195:22Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:264.58:443.72:13-0.52:56-0.17:195:23Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:024.49:233.72:54-0.53:34-0.27:195:24Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:394.310:033.73:34-0.44:10-0.27:195:25Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:164.210:473.74:13-0.34:47-0.27:185:26Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:594.111:383.74:54-0.15:27-0.27:185:27Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:494.05:420.06:12-0.27:185:28Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:343.812:443.96:390.17:06-0.27:185:29Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:314.01:423.87:470.18:08-0.37:175:30Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:294.32:423.88:560.09:11-0.47:175:31Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:294.63:443.810:03-0.210:13-0.67:175:32Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:314.94:483.911:05-0.511:13-0.97:165:33Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:325.25:494.112:03-0.77:165:34Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:295.46:464.312:10-1.112:58-0.97:155:35New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:235.67:394.41:06-1.31:51-1.17:155:36New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:155.68:314.52:01-1.42:41-1.27:145:37New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:055.49:224.52:54-1.43:29-1.17:145:38Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:555.110:134.53:44-1.24:13-1.07:135:38Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:444.711:054.34:32-0.94:56-0.87:135:39Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:344.311:584.25:20-0.65:40-0.57:125:40Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:254.06:11-0.26:27-0.37:115:41First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:514.01:153.77:060.27:17-0.17:115:42First Quarter31Sat
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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