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 47m 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 - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:045.27:335.41:01-0.91:30-0.96:597:34Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:565.28:245.61:55-1.12:19-1.06:577:35Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:465.19:125.62:48-1.13:07-1.06:567:36Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:344.910:015.53:38-1.13:53-0.86:557:37Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:214.610:495.34:26-0.94:37-0.66:537:37Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:094.311:395.05:12-0.65:20-0.36:527:38Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:594.05:57-0.26:040.06:517:39Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:314.612:513.86:430.16:510.36:497:40Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:254.41:463.67:340.47:450.66:487:40Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:194.22:393.68:290.68:460.76:477:41Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:114.13:303.79:250.69:480.66:467:42Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:024.04:213.810:180.610:450.56:447:43Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:534.05:124.011:080.411:370.36:437:43Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:434.16:014.211:540.26:427:44Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:304.26:474.512:250.212:370.06:417:45Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:144.37:304.71:100.01:20-0.16:397:46New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:554.38:104.91:55-0.12:01-0.36:387:46New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:334.38:485.02:39-0.22:43-0.36:377:47New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:124.39:265.03:23-0.23:24-0.46:367:48New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:524.210:065.04:05-0.24:05-0.36:357:49Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:354.110:505.04:48-0.24:47-0.36:337:50Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:244.011:414.95:32-0.15:31-0.26:327:50Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:213.96:21-0.16:220.06:317:51Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:414.81:244.07:170.07:220.16:307:52First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:444.82:264.18:190.08:320.16:297:53First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:464.83:254.49:23-0.19:420.06:287:53First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:454.84:244.710:23-0.310:47-0.36:277:54Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:454.85:225.011:19-0.511:47-0.56:267:55Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:444.86:195.312:12-0.66:257:56Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:404.87:125.612:43-0.71:02-0.76:247:57Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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