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 3h 03m at 3:45 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:32 am (3.9 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 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:194.111:544.45:12-0.65:30-0.57:105:43Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:093.86:01-0.16:16-0.27:105:44Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:484.212:593.56:540.27:060.07:095:45Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:404.01:503.37:520.48:020.17:085:46Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:324.02:403.28:510.59:000.17:075:47Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:253.93:323.29:470.59:560.17:075:48Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:194.04:263.310:380.410:48-0.17:065:49Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:114.15:193.511:260.211:37-0.27:055:50Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:594.26:073.612:110.07:045:51Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:434.36:503.812:23-0.412:54-0.27:035:52New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:224.47:314.01:08-0.41:35-0.37:025:52New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:594.48:094.11:51-0.52:15-0.57:015:53New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:354.48:464.22:33-0.52:54-0.67:005:54New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:104.39:244.33:13-0.43:30-0.66:595:55Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:474.110:064.33:53-0.34:07-0.66:585:56Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:294.010:544.34:34-0.24:46-0.56:575:57Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:203.811:504.35:21-0.15:30-0.46:565:58First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:193.66:170.16:24-0.36:555:59First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:534.41:223.67:250.27:30-0.36:546:00First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:564.52:253.68:370.18:40-0.46:536:01First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:594.63:283.89:44-0.19:49-0.66:526:02Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:034.84:324.010:45-0.310:52-0.86:516:03Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:055.05:334.411:40-0.611:51-1.16:506:03Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:035.16:284.712:32-0.86:486:04Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:555.27:195.012:46-1.21:21-1.06:476:05Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:445.18:085.11:39-1.32:08-1.06:466:06Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:304.98:555.12:29-1.22:52-1.06:456:07Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:154.69:424.93:16-1.03:34-0.86:446:08Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:594.310:294.74:01-0.84:14-0.66:426:09Waning Gibbous29Wed
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 6:38 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 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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