Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 6:23 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 23m at 12:18 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659665
Common Questions About Tides

Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides - May 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:543.911:275.05:13-0.25:09-0.16:247:56Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:493.86:01-0.15:580.06:237:57Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:254.912:523.86:55-0.16:550.26:227:57Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:274.91:573.97:550.08:040.26:217:58Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:294.92:584.28:58-0.19:170.16:207:59Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:284.93:574.59:58-0.210:25-0.16:198:00Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:264.94:554.810:54-0.411:27-0.36:188:01Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:244.85:525.111:47-0.66:188:01Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:204.86:465.412:24-0.512:36-0.76:178:02Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:124.77:365.51:18-0.61:24-0.76:168:03New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:024.68:245.62:10-0.62:10-0.76:158:04New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:494.59:105.53:00-0.52:56-0.66:148:04New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:364.39:555.33:47-0.43:41-0.46:138:05New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:224.010:405.04:32-0.24:24-0.26:138:06Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:103.811:274.75:140.05:070.16:128:07Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:013.65:560.25:490.36:118:07Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:174.412:543.56:400.56:360.66:108:08Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:104.11:483.57:280.67:300.76:108:09First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:024.02:393.68:200.78:310.86:098:10First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:523.93:283.89:130.69:320.76:088:10First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:393.94:164.010:030.510:290.66:088:11First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:263.95:044.310:500.311:220.46:078:12Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:143.95:524.511:350.16:078:12Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:023.96:394.812:120.212:19-0.16:068:13Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:484.07:235.01:000.11:03-0.26:068:14Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:334.08:055.21:48-0.11:47-0.36:058:14Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:174.08:485.32:36-0.22:32-0.36:058:15Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:024.09:335.43:25-0.33:19-0.36:048:16Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:504.010:225.44:13-0.44:08-0.36:048:16Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:434.011:155.35:01-0.44:58-0.26:048:17Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:414.05:50-0.45:50-0.16:038:18Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 3:20 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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