Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 9:32 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:57 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659665
Common Questions About Tides

Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides - Apr 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:394.64:594.311:05-0.211:26-0.36:006:34Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:334.85:524.711:55-0.55:596:34Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:245.06:435.112:19-0.612:43-0.75:576:35New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:135.17:315.41:12-0.81:31-0.95:566:36New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:015.18:205.62:04-1.02:18-1.05:556:37New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:505.09:115.72:56-1.03:06-1.05:536:37Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:414.710:045.63:47-0.93:53-0.95:526:38Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:364.511:015.34:39-0.74:42-0.75:516:39Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:344.25:33-0.45:35-0.45:496:40Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:015.112:354.16:31-0.16:35-0.15:486:40First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:034.81:354.07:350.17:410.15:476:41First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:024.62:324.18:370.28:470.15:466:42First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:584.53:274.29:350.29:480.15:446:43Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:534.44:224.310:260.210:420.05:436:43Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:464.35:134.511:110.111:30-0.15:426:44Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:344.35:594.711:520.05:416:45Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:184.36:424.812:15-0.212:32-0.15:396:46Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:594.37:224.912:58-0.21:10-0.15:386:46Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:374.38:004.91:39-0.21:48-0.15:376:47Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:144.18:384.82:21-0.22:250.05:366:48Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:514.09:154.73:01-0.13:020.05:356:49Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:273.89:534.63:400.03:370.25:336:50Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:053.610:344.44:190.24:130.35:326:50Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:483.511:224.35:000.34:520.55:316:51Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:423.45:450.45:380.65:306:52Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:184.21:423.57:390.57:390.76:297:53Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:154.22:403.78:400.48:500.66:287:53Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:104.33:363.99:400.39:590.46:277:54Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:064.54:334.310:370.011:030.16:267:55Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:034.65:304.711:30-0.36:257:56Waning Crescent30Thu
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 12:44 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Shallotte Inlet, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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