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 4h 33m 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 - Aug 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:134.711:374.85:07-0.55:31-0.16:258:14Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:094.85:52-0.46:240.26:258:13Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:304.51:054.86:36-0.27:200.56:268:12Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:224.21:584.87:23-0.18:180.76:278:11Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:113.92:484.88:110.19:150.86:278:10Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:593.83:344.89:000.210:080.96:288:09Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:453.74:214.89:490.210:580.96:298:09Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:323.65:084.810:380.211:440.86:308:08Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:213.65:564.811:260.26:308:07Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:113.76:424.812:280.712:130.26:318:06Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:593.87:264.81:110.71:000.26:328:04New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:453.98:064.81:540.61:470.26:338:03New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:294.08:454.72:370.52:340.36:338:02New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:124.19:214.63:190.43:210.46:348:01New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:554.19:584.53:580.34:070.56:358:00Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:394.210:364.44:360.24:520.66:357:59Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:264.311:204.25:130.25:380.76:367:58Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:184.55:510.16:280.86:377:57Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:124.01:124.76:330.27:260.86:387:56First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:123.92:085.07:230.28:300.76:387:54First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:123.93:035.38:220.19:350.66:397:53First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:103.93:595.59:260.010:370.46:407:52Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:094.04:575.710:29-0.111:350.26:407:51Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:104.25:565.811:31-0.26:417:50Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:124.46:535.912:300.012:31-0.36:427:48Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:104.67:475.81:22-0.11:29-0.46:427:47Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:064.98:385.72:13-0.32:27-0.36:437:46Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:005.09:285.43:03-0.33:24-0.26:447:44Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:525.110:175.13:51-0.34:180.06:457:43Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:455.111:064.74:35-0.25:090.26:457:42Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:385.011:574.45:18-0.15:580.56:467:41Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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