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 4h 45m 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 - Dec 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:205.76:424.412:58-0.27:005:04Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:155.87:364.312:53-0.71:54-0.27:015:04Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:085.78:284.31:47-0.72:47-0.27:015:04Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:005.59:204.22:40-0.63:36-0.17:025:04Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:525.210:124.13:31-0.54:220.17:035:04Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:424.911:054.04:19-0.35:050.27:045:04Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:334.611:593.95:050.05:490.47:055:04Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:224.35:540.36:350.57:065:04Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:513.91:104.16:470.57:220.67:065:04Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:414.01:543.97:430.68:090.57:075:04Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:284.12:383.78:390.78:560.47:085:04Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:164.23:243.69:340.79:430.37:085:05Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:064.34:123.510:270.610:300.27:095:05Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:564.45:023.511:170.511:160.17:105:05Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:464.65:503.612:050.47:115:05Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:324.76:363.612:030.012:520.37:115:06New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:154.87:193.712:49-0.11:390.27:125:06New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:564.88:013.71:35-0.22:250.07:125:07New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:374.98:443.82:21-0.23:08-0.17:135:07Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:194.99:303.83:05-0.33:50-0.27:145:07Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:034.810:193.93:49-0.24:32-0.37:145:08Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:514.711:144.04:35-0.25:15-0.37:155:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:444.65:25-0.16:02-0.47:155:09First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:134.212:394.46:240.06:54-0.47:165:09First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:114.41:354.27:310.17:51-0.47:165:10First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:094.72:314.18:410.18:49-0.57:165:11First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:074.93:294.09:480.09:48-0.67:175:11Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:075.04:303.910:50-0.110:46-0.77:175:12Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:085.25:303.911:49-0.211:43-0.87:175:12Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:075.26:264.012:43-0.37:185:13Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:015.37:194.012:37-0.91:36-0.47:185:14Full Moon31Fri
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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