Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 4:15 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 33m at 10:04 am (4.4 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 - Jan 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:114.35:153.411:290.411:30-0.17:185:15Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:594.46:043.512:150.27:185:16New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:444.56:483.612:17-0.21:010.17:195:17New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:264.57:303.71:03-0.31:450.07:195:17New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:054.68:103.71:47-0.32:27-0.17:195:18New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:434.58:503.82:31-0.33:07-0.37:195:19Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:194.59:303.83:12-0.33:45-0.37:195:20Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:584.410:143.93:52-0.24:23-0.47:195:21Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:404.211:044.04:34-0.15:02-0.47:195:22Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:294.15:200.05:45-0.47:195:23First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:004.112:253.96:160.16:36-0.47:195:23First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:594.31:243.87:240.27:35-0.47:195:24First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:594.52:233.78:360.18:39-0.57:185:25First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:004.73:253.79:450.09:44-0.67:185:26Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:034.94:293.810:49-0.210:46-0.87:185:27Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:075.15:313.911:47-0.511:46-1.07:185:28Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:065.26:294.212:42-0.77:175:29Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:015.37:224.412:42-1.21:34-0.87:175:30Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:525.38:134.51:37-1.32:23-0.97:175:31Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:405.19:024.52:29-1.23:08-0.97:165:32Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:264.99:514.53:18-1.13:50-0.87:165:33Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:114.510:394.44:04-0.94:30-0.67:165:34Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:574.111:294.24:48-0.55:09-0.47:155:35Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:433.85:33-0.25:49-0.27:155:36Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:204.012:313.56:210.26:330.07:145:37Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:113.91:193.37:150.47:230.27:145:38Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:013.92:073.18:140.68:190.27:135:39Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:533.92:583.19:120.69:170.27:125:40Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:463.93:513.110:080.510:130.07:125:41Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:414.04:463.211:000.411:05-0.17:115:42Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:324.15:383.411:480.211:54-0.37:105:43Waning Crescent31Wed
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 1:09 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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