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 2h 12m 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 - May 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:004.86:265.112:02-0.212:21-0.66:247:56Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:554.97:195.512:58-0.51:11-0.86:237:57New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:474.98:105.81:53-0.82:01-0.96:227:58New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:394.99:016.02:47-0.92:52-1.06:217:59New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:304.89:535.93:41-0.93:42-1.06:208:00New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:244.610:475.74:34-0.94:33-0.86:198:00Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:194.411:435.45:25-0.75:24-0.66:188:01Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:184.26:17-0.46:17-0.36:178:02Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:425.11:184.17:11-0.17:150.06:168:03First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:424.72:174.18:090.18:190.26:158:03First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:384.53:114.29:070.29:220.36:148:04First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:304.34:034.310:000.210:210.36:148:05First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:204.24:534.410:480.211:130.36:138:06Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:094.15:424.611:320.16:128:06Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:564.16:284.712:010.212:130.06:118:07Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:424.07:114.912:460.112:530.06:118:08Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:244.07:525.01:290.01:32-0.16:108:09Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:044.08:325.02:120.02:120.06:098:09Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:433.99:104.92:550.02:520.06:098:10Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:213.89:484.83:370.03:320.16:088:11Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:003.710:264.74:190.04:120.26:088:12Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:403.611:074.54:590.14:510.36:078:12Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:253.511:544.45:400.25:320.46:068:13Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:203.56:240.26:190.56:068:14Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:484.41:193.77:140.27:170.66:058:14Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:454.42:183.98:100.18:260.56:058:15Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:414.43:134.29:07-0.19:350.46:058:16Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:364.54:084.610:03-0.310:390.16:048:16Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:324.55:045.010:57-0.511:40-0.26:048:17Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:304.66:015.411:50-0.76:038:18Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:284.66:565.712:38-0.512:42-0.96:038:18Waning Crescent31Sun
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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