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 5h 51m 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 - May 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:034.34:384.610:330.011:020.16:247:56Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:554.25:304.811:21-0.111:540.16:237:57Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:454.16:194.912:05-0.16:227:57Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:334.17:045.012:410.012:46-0.16:217:58Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:174.07:465.11:250.01:26-0.16:207:59Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:594.08:265.12:070.02:06-0.16:198:00Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:383.99:055.02:490.02:460.06:198:01Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:173.89:444.83:310.03:260.16:188:01Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:563.710:234.74:110.14:050.26:178:02Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:353.611:044.54:500.24:440.36:168:03Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:183.511:484.35:290.35:230.56:158:04Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:073.56:110.46:070.66:148:04Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:374.11:043.56:560.46:590.86:138:05Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:314.12:013.77:480.48:040.86:138:06Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:244.12:554.08:430.39:130.76:128:07Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:164.13:484.39:380.110:180.56:118:07Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:094.14:424.710:32-0.211:190.26:108:08Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:054.25:375.111:24-0.46:108:09Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:024.26:325.512:16-0.112:15-0.66:098:10Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:574.37:255.81:11-0.41:07-0.86:098:10New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:514.48:176.02:06-0.62:00-0.96:088:11New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:444.49:096.03:00-0.72:54-0.96:078:12New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:384.410:035.83:54-0.73:49-0.86:078:12Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:344.410:595.64:45-0.74:43-0.76:068:13Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:324.311:565.25:35-0.65:37-0.56:068:14Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:324.36:26-0.46:34-0.26:058:14Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:544.91:334.47:19-0.27:340.16:058:15First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:504.52:294.58:13-0.18:380.36:048:16First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:434.33:214.69:060.09:390.36:048:16First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:324.14:114.79:560.010:350.36:048:17Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:203.95:004.810:43-0.111:250.36:038:18Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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