Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 59m at 3:50 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:53 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659665
Common Questions About Tides

Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides - Feb 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:024.62:283.78:420.08:44-0.57:105:43First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:044.73:303.79:50-0.19:50-0.77:105:44Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:084.84:343.810:51-0.310:52-0.87:095:45Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:114.95:344.011:47-0.511:50-1.07:085:46Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:085.06:294.312:38-0.67:075:47Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:595.07:204.512:44-1.11:27-0.77:065:48Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:465.08:074.61:35-1.12:12-0.87:065:49Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:304.88:524.62:24-1.02:54-0.87:055:50Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:124.59:364.53:08-0.93:33-0.77:045:51Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:534.210:204.33:50-0.74:09-0.57:035:52Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:343.911:064.14:30-0.44:44-0.37:025:53Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:173.611:544.05:11-0.15:20-0.17:015:54Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:043.35:550.26:000.17:005:55Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:453.812:533.26:460.56:500.36:595:56Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:383.81:443.17:460.77:500.36:585:56Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:303.82:363.18:480.78:540.36:575:57Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:253.83:313.29:470.69:550.16:565:58Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:203.94:273.310:410.410:50-0.16:555:59Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:124.15:213.611:300.111:42-0.36:546:00Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:004.36:103.912:16-0.26:536:01Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:434.56:554.212:30-0.41:00-0.46:526:02New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:244.67:374.41:17-0.61:43-0.66:506:03New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:044.78:194.62:04-0.72:25-0.86:496:04New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:454.69:034.82:50-0.83:06-0.96:486:05Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:294.59:504.93:35-0.73:48-0.96:476:05Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:174.310:424.84:22-0.64:31-0.86:466:06Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:104.011:414.85:13-0.45:18-0.76:456:07Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:113.86:10-0.26:14-0.56:436:08First Quarter28Mon
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 6:51 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Shallotte Inlet, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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