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 3h 21m 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 - Nov 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:425.76:075.112:14-0.16:325:21Full Moon1Mon
2Tue6:375.97:014.912:22-0.51:12-0.16:335:20Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:316.17:544.81:14-0.52:10-0.16:345:19Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:256.08:474.62:07-0.53:050.06:355:18Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:205.99:414.43:00-0.43:570.16:365:18Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:165.610:384.33:51-0.34:470.36:375:17Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:135.311:354.24:42-0.15:380.66:375:16Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:095.05:340.26:300.76:385:15Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:324.11:024.86:290.47:230.86:395:14Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:264.21:504.67:270.68:140.86:405:14Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:154.32:354.58:240.79:000.86:415:13Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:034.43:204.39:170.79:440.66:425:12Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:514.54:044.210:070.710:250.56:435:11Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:394.64:504.110:560.711:070.46:445:11Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:274.85:354.111:420.611:480.36:455:10Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:124.96:194.012:290.66:465:10New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:554.97:004.012:300.31:150.66:475:09New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:375.07:403.91:130.22:010.56:485:08New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:185.08:203.91:570.22:460.56:495:08New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:594.99:013.82:400.23:300.56:505:07Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:414.99:463.83:230.34:120.46:515:07Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:274.810:383.84:050.34:560.46:525:07Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:184.811:363.94:500.35:420.46:525:06Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:124.85:410.46:330.36:535:06First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:364.11:064.86:410.47:280.16:545:06First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:334.32:004.87:490.48:23-0.16:555:05First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:294.72:544.78:560.39:18-0.36:565:05Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:265.03:514.610:010.110:12-0.46:575:05Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:255.34:494.511:03-0.111:06-0.66:585:05Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:245.65:474.412:01-0.26:595:04Full Moon30Tue
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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