Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 4:15 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:27 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659665
Common Questions About Tides

Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides - Sep 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:314.33:095.58:38-0.19:470.56:477:39Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:284.34:045.59:40-0.110:450.56:487:38Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:244.44:595.510:40-0.111:380.46:487:36Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:204.55:535.411:37-0.16:497:35Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:164.66:445.312:270.312:30-0.16:507:33Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:094.87:325.21:140.21:210.06:507:32New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:584.88:165.01:580.22:100.26:517:31New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:444.98:584.82:410.22:580.36:527:29New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:294.99:394.63:220.33:440.56:527:28Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:144.810:214.34:020.34:280.66:537:27Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:594.811:034.14:390.45:110.86:547:25Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:464.711:483.95:160.55:541.06:547:24Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:364.65:540.66:401.26:557:22Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:373.81:284.66:360.77:311.36:567:21First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:283.72:184.77:240.88:261.36:567:20First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:193.73:054.88:200.89:221.26:577:18First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:073.83:514.99:180.710:151.06:587:17First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:564.04:385.010:150.611:050.86:587:15Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:484.25:265.111:090.511:520.56:597:14Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:414.46:155.212:030.47:007:13Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:344.77:035.312:390.212:560.37:017:11Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:255.17:505.31:250.01:490.27:017:10Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:145.48:385.22:12-0.12:440.27:027:08Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:055.69:275.03:00-0.33:400.17:037:07Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:585.710:204.83:49-0.34:350.27:037:06Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:535.811:164.64:38-0.35:290.37:047:04Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:535.75:28-0.26:250.47:057:03Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:164.512:555.66:22-0.17:240.67:057:02Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:184.41:565.67:200.08:260.77:067:00Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:184.42:535.58:240.19:270.77:076:59Third Quarter30Sat
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 7:21 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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