Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 31m at 8:47 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:21 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659665
Common Questions About Tides

Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides - Oct 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:494.44:305.510:120.211:010.57:086:57Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:454.65:235.411:110.211:500.47:086:56Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:414.76:155.312:060.27:096:55Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:354.97:035.212:360.312:570.37:106:53Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:245.07:485.01:200.21:460.47:116:52Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:105.18:314.82:020.22:340.57:116:51Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:535.19:134.62:430.33:200.67:126:49Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:365.09:544.43:230.44:040.77:136:48Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:185.010:374.14:020.44:460.97:146:47Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:024.811:213.94:410.55:281.07:146:46Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:494.75:190.76:111.27:156:44Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:093.812:404.66:000.86:581.37:166:43Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:013.71:324.66:450.87:511.47:176:42Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:533.72:224.77:380.98:471.37:176:40Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:433.83:094.78:370.99:411.27:186:39Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:324.03:554.89:360.810:310.97:196:38Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:224.24:424.910:340.711:190.77:206:37Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:144.55:315.011:290.57:216:36Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:064.86:215.012:050.412:230.47:216:34Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:585.17:115.012:500.21:170.37:226:33New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:475.57:595.01:360.02:110.17:236:32New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:375.78:494.82:24-0.23:070.17:246:31New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:285.99:404.73:13-0.24:020.17:256:30Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:235.910:354.54:03-0.24:560.17:266:29Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:205.911:344.34:55-0.25:500.27:276:28Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:215.75:48-0.16:460.47:276:27Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:374.212:235.65:450.16:450.56:285:25First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:404.31:225.46:490.27:450.56:295:24First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:394.42:165.37:550.38:420.56:305:23First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:344.53:085.18:580.39:330.46:315:22Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:284.63:585.09:560.410:200.36:325:21Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 12:04 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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