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 4h 23m at 4:15 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:27 pm (5.3 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 - May 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:324.88:025.71:37-0.81:50-0.86:237:57Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:214.78:495.72:28-0.82:38-0.76:227:58Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:084.59:365.53:17-0.73:24-0.56:217:59Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:554.310:225.34:04-0.54:09-0.36:208:00Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:424.111:094.94:48-0.34:52-0.16:198:00Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:303.911:584.65:31-0.15:340.26:188:01Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:213.76:130.26:180.56:178:02Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:504.31:153.66:590.47:080.76:168:03Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:434.12:083.67:490.58:060.86:158:03Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:344.02:583.88:420.59:080.86:158:04Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:234.03:473.99:340.510:070.76:148:05Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:114.04:354.110:240.311:010.56:138:06Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:594.05:244.411:120.111:520.46:128:07Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:484.06:124.611:570.06:128:07Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:354.06:574.912:400.212:42-0.26:118:08Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:194.17:405.11:270.01:26-0.36:108:09New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:034.28:215.22:14-0.12:10-0.46:108:10New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:464.29:035.33:00-0.22:56-0.46:098:10New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:314.29:485.33:47-0.33:43-0.46:088:11New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:194.110:365.34:34-0.44:30-0.46:088:12Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:124.111:295.15:20-0.45:19-0.36:078:12Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:114.16:10-0.36:13-0.26:078:13Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:285.01:134.27:03-0.37:130.06:068:14First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:304.92:134.48:01-0.38:200.06:068:14First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:294.83:114.79:01-0.39:27-0.16:058:15First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:264.74:075.09:58-0.510:31-0.26:058:16Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:224.65:025.210:53-0.611:30-0.36:048:16Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:184.55:575.411:44-0.66:048:17Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:134.46:495.512:24-0.412:33-0.76:048:18Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:054.47:395.51:16-0.51:21-0.66:038:18Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:554.38:255.52:06-0.42:08-0.56:038:19Full Moon31Tue
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 7:21 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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