Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 04m at 10:22 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:54 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659665
Common Questions About Tides

Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides - Jan 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:374.66:433.612:11-0.212:550.17:185:15New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:204.67:253.612:55-0.31:390.17:195:16New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:014.68:053.61:38-0.32:210.07:195:17New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:414.58:443.62:20-0.33:020.07:195:17New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:194.49:223.53:01-0.23:400.07:195:18Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:564.310:023.53:40-0.24:180.07:195:19Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:354.110:473.54:180.04:550.07:195:20Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:184.011:383.64:580.15:350.07:195:21Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:063.95:440.36:20-0.17:195:22First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:343.712:583.86:430.47:13-0.17:195:23First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:303.91:533.77:520.48:11-0.27:195:23First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:274.22:503.79:030.39:11-0.47:195:24Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:264.53:523.710:110.010:11-0.67:185:25Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:294.84:553.711:13-0.211:10-0.87:185:26Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:305.15:553.912:11-0.57:185:27Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:285.46:524.112:07-1.11:07-0.77:185:28Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:235.67:454.31:04-1.32:00-0.97:185:29Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:155.68:384.41:59-1.42:51-1.07:175:30Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:075.49:304.42:53-1.43:38-1.07:175:31Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:575.110:234.43:44-1.34:24-0.97:165:32Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:484.811:174.34:34-1.05:08-0.77:165:33Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:394.45:24-0.65:53-0.47:165:34Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:114.212:294.06:16-0.26:41-0.27:155:35Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:064.21:193.77:140.17:32-0.17:155:36Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:584.12:083.48:130.38:250.07:145:37Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:494.12:573.39:120.49:180.07:145:38Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:414.13:483.210:060.410:100.07:135:39Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:344.14:413.210:570.310:59-0.17:125:40Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:264.25:323.311:440.211:47-0.27:125:41Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:144.36:193.512:290.17:115:42New Moon30Sat
31Sun6:574.47:023.612:32-0.31:120.07:115:43New Moon31Sun
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 1:38 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 79% 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 Gibbous (79% 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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