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 3h 56m at 4:13 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:504.22:315.07:570.48:420.96:477:39First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:384.13:185.08:490.59:350.96:487:38First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:254.14:045.09:390.510:240.96:487:36Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:114.14:515.010:290.511:110.86:497:35Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:594.15:375.011:170.411:550.66:507:34Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:484.26:235.012:040.46:507:32Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:364.37:085.012:390.512:500.46:517:31Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:224.57:495.01:230.41:370.46:527:29Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:054.68:294.92:060.32:240.56:527:28Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:474.79:084.82:500.23:110.56:537:27Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:304.79:484.73:320.23:580.66:547:25Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:134.810:314.64:140.14:430.66:557:24Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:004.911:194.54:560.15:290.76:557:22Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:524.95:380.16:190.76:567:21Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:144.412:495.16:250.17:150.76:577:20Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:134.41:475.37:180.28:170.76:577:18Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:124.42:445.58:190.19:190.56:587:17Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:094.63:395.79:210.010:190.36:597:16Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:064.84:355.810:23-0.111:150.16:597:14Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:045.05:325.811:23-0.37:007:13Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:025.26:295.812:09-0.112:21-0.37:017:11Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:595.47:225.71:01-0.21:17-0.47:017:10New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:535.68:145.61:52-0.32:12-0.37:027:08New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:465.69:045.42:42-0.33:07-0.27:037:07New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:385.69:535.13:31-0.23:590.07:037:06Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:295.510:434.84:18-0.14:490.27:047:04Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:215.311:334.55:020.15:360.57:057:03Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:135.15:450.36:220.77:067:02Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:244.31:065.06:300.57:110.97:067:00First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:164.11:564.97:170.78:021.17:076:59First Quarter30Wed
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 7:08 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 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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