Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 14m at 6:01 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:10 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659665
Common Questions About Tides

Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides - Mar 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:194.31:343.37:500.47:450.16:426:09Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:234.42:393.49:010.29:02-0.16:406:10Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:274.63:453.610:060.010:12-0.36:396:11Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:314.84:503.911:05-0.311:15-0.76:386:12Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:315.15:504.411:58-0.66:376:12Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:265.26:444.812:13-1.012:47-0.86:356:13New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:175.37:345.11:08-1.21:35-1.06:346:14New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:055.18:235.22:02-1.22:21-1.16:336:15New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:514.99:115.22:53-1.13:05-1.06:326:16Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:374.59:595.13:41-0.93:47-0.86:306:17Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:244.110:484.84:27-0.54:28-0.66:296:17Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:143.811:414.55:14-0.15:10-0.26:286:18Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:063.56:030.35:560.16:266:19First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:364.21:013.36:580.66:510.36:256:20First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:324.01:553.28:000.87:550.56:246:20First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:273.92:493.39:010.98:590.56:226:21First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:223.83:433.49:560.89:570.36:216:22Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:173.94:373.610:440.610:500.26:206:23Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:084.05:283.911:270.411:380.06:186:24Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:534.16:134.112:080.26:176:24Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:334.26:544.412:24-0.112:470.06:156:25Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:104.27:334.51:08-0.21:25-0.16:146:26Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:454.28:104.71:51-0.32:02-0.26:136:27Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:194.18:464.72:33-0.22:39-0.36:116:27Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:544.09:234.73:14-0.23:14-0.36:106:28Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:313.910:064.73:55-0.13:51-0.26:096:29Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:153.710:564.64:380.04:30-0.16:076:30Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:113.511:564.65:260.15:160.16:066:30Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:163.56:250.36:170.26:056:31Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:014.61:233.57:320.37:330.26:036:32Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:054.72:273.78:400.28:500.16:026:33Third Quarter31Tue
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 9:05 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 23% 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 Crescent (23% 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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