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 5h 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 - Feb 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:384.57:423.71:17-0.41:54-0.27:105:44New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:164.58:213.82:00-0.52:34-0.37:095:45New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:524.48:583.82:41-0.43:12-0.37:085:46Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:274.39:363.83:20-0.43:49-0.47:085:47Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:034.210:173.93:59-0.34:24-0.47:075:48Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:434.011:053.94:38-0.15:02-0.47:065:48Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:313.85:230.05:44-0.37:055:49First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:014.012:273.76:190.26:35-0.37:045:50First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:014.11:273.57:290.37:37-0.37:035:51First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:024.32:293.58:430.28:44-0.37:025:52First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:054.53:333.69:530.09:51-0.57:015:53Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:094.84:383.710:56-0.310:54-0.87:005:54Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:135.05:404.011:53-0.511:53-1.06:595:55Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:125.36:364.312:47-0.76:585:56Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:065.47:284.512:50-1.31:38-0.96:575:57Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:575.48:184.71:44-1.42:26-1.06:565:58Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:455.29:074.82:36-1.43:11-1.06:555:59Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:314.99:564.73:25-1.23:53-0.86:546:00Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:174.510:454.64:12-0.94:34-0.66:536:01Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:044.111:364.44:57-0.55:14-0.46:526:02Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:533.75:44-0.15:56-0.16:516:02Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:294.212:433.46:350.26:430.26:506:03Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:214.01:333.27:320.57:380.36:496:04Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:143.92:243.18:320.68:380.46:486:05Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:073.93:163.19:300.69:360.36:466:06Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:023.94:103.210:240.510:310.16:456:07Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:564.15:043.411:130.411:220.06:446:08Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:464.25:533.611:580.26:436:08Waning Crescent28Sun
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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