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 2h 05m 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 - Oct 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:084.75:435.511:330.27:076:58Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:065.06:375.512:110.112:310.17:086:57Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:025.47:305.51:01-0.21:29-0.17:096:56Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:565.78:215.41:50-0.32:27-0.17:096:54Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:495.99:135.22:40-0.43:25-0.17:106:53Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:446.010:074.93:31-0.54:210.07:116:52Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:405.911:024.64:22-0.45:150.27:116:50Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:385.85:12-0.36:090.47:126:49Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:004.412:385.66:040.07:050.77:136:48Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:004.31:385.46:590.28:040.97:146:46Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:584.32:335.27:580.49:021.07:156:45Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:524.33:235.08:590.59:550.97:156:44Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:434.44:114.99:550.610:420.97:166:43Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:324.54:574.810:480.611:250.87:176:41Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:214.65:424.711:360.67:186:40Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:104.76:264.612:050.712:220.67:186:39Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:564.87:084.612:440.61:070.67:196:38New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:394.97:484.51:230.51:520.77:206:36New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:215.08:274.32:030.52:380.77:216:35New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:025.09:054.22:430.53:230.87:226:34New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:435.09:424.13:240.54:070.87:236:33Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:244.910:223.94:040.54:500.97:236:32Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:074.811:063.84:440.65:330.97:246:31Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:564.811:593.85:240.76:191.07:256:29Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:494.86:080.77:090.97:266:28First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:593.81:434.97:000.78:050.87:276:27First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:584.02:355.08:020.79:020.67:286:26First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:554.33:275.29:090.69:570.47:286:25First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:504.64:205.210:140.410:490.17:296:24Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:465.05:165.211:160.211:41-0.27:306:23Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:445.35:125.111:160.011:31-0.46:315:22Waxing 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 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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