Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 8:46 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 2:35 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659665
Common Questions About Tides

Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides - Jul 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:384.210:135.63:56-0.63:56-0.66:068:28Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:364.211:085.44:46-0.64:52-0.56:068:28Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:354.35:35-0.65:48-0.36:068:28Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:045.012:354.46:22-0.56:450.06:078:28Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:594.71:344.67:11-0.47:460.26:078:28Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:524.32:274.78:00-0.38:480.46:088:28Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:424.13:174.88:50-0.29:470.56:088:27Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:293.94:054.89:38-0.210:410.56:098:27Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:163.74:524.810:25-0.111:300.56:098:27Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:043.65:394.811:10-0.16:108:27Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:533.56:264.812:150.511:55 AM0.06:118:26Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:413.57:104.812:590.512:400.06:118:26New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:273.67:534.81:420.51:250.06:128:26New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:123.68:344.72:260.42:110.16:128:25New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:563.69:134.63:090.42:570.26:138:25New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:393.69:514.53:510.33:430.36:148:24Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:233.610:294.44:300.34:270.46:148:24Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:093.711:084.25:080.25:110.56:158:23Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:583.811:514.15:440.25:560.76:168:23Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:504.06:230.16:470.76:168:22First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:414.01:424.37:050.17:460.86:178:22First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:363.92:334.67:530.08:500.76:188:21First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:313.83:244.98:48-0.19:540.56:188:21First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:273.84:185.29:45-0.210:560.36:198:20Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:253.85:155.510:45-0.311:540.06:208:19Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:263.96:145.711:44-0.46:208:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:284.07:115.812:51-0.212:44-0.56:218:18Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:274.28:065.91:46-0.31:43-0.66:228:17Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:244.49:005.82:40-0.42:43-0.66:228:16Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:204.59:535.63:32-0.53:41-0.56:238:16Full Moon30Wed
31Thu10:164.610:455.24:21-0.54:37-0.46:248:15Waning 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 5:40 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Shallotte Inlet, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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