Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 40m at 5:00 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:00 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659665
Common Questions About Tides

Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides - Sep 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:354.05:205.310:550.311:530.46:467:40Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:324.26:125.511:520.16:477:39Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:294.57:045.612:430.112:480.06:487:37Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:234.87:545.61:32-0.11:44-0.16:487:36Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:165.18:445.52:21-0.32:42-0.26:497:35Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:105.49:355.33:10-0.53:40-0.26:507:33Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:045.610:275.03:59-0.54:36-0.16:507:32Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:015.611:234.74:47-0.55:310.16:517:30Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:005.65:35-0.46:270.36:527:29Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:214.51:015.66:26-0.27:270.66:527:28Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:204.32:005.57:210.08:300.76:537:26Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:174.22:565.48:210.19:300.86:547:25Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:124.23:485.39:220.210:260.86:557:24Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:044.34:395.110:190.311:150.86:557:22Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:564.35:285.111:120.36:567:21Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:484.46:155.012:000.712:010.46:577:19Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:374.57:004.912:420.612:470.46:577:18New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:244.67:414.81:220.61:320.56:587:17New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:074.78:204.72:010.52:170.66:597:15New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:494.88:584.52:400.53:020.76:597:14New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:314.89:354.43:190.53:470.87:007:12New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:124.810:124.23:570.54:300.97:017:11Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:554.710:514.04:340.65:131.07:017:10Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:414.711:353.85:110.65:571.17:027:08Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:314.75:500.76:441.27:037:07Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:283.81:244.76:340.87:381.27:047:05First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:263.82:164.97:260.88:371.17:047:04First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:223.93:065.18:280.79:350.97:057:03First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:164.13:575.29:310.610:290.67:067:01Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:114.34:495.410:330.411:210.37:067:00Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 8:00 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Shallotte Inlet, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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