Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shallotte Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shallotte Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 26m at 9:34 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:07 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8659665
Common Questions About Tides

Shallotte Inlet, NC Tides - Apr 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:553.611:254.35:090.15:040.26:597:34Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:323.45:490.35:380.36:587:35Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:104.212:193.36:320.56:180.56:577:35Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:044.11:183.27:250.77:110.66:557:36Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:034.12:203.38:280.78:220.66:547:37Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:014.23:213.49:330.69:380.56:537:38Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:594.34:213.710:340.310:470.36:517:39Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:584.55:214.111:290.011:48-0.16:507:39Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:554.76:184.612:20-0.36:497:40Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:504.97:115.012:45-0.41:09-0.66:487:41Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:415.08:015.51:40-0.71:56-0.86:467:42New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:305.08:515.72:34-0.92:44-0.96:457:42New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:194.89:415.83:27-0.93:32-1.06:447:43New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:094.610:325.74:20-0.94:19-0.96:427:44Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:024.311:275.55:11-0.75:07-0.76:417:45Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:584.06:03-0.35:57-0.46:407:45Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:265.112:583.86:570.06:530.06:397:46First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:274.81:593.87:580.37:570.26:387:47First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:274.52:573.89:010.59:050.46:367:48First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:244.33:523.910:000.510:090.46:357:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:184.24:464.110:510.411:060.36:347:49Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:094.15:374.311:370.311:560.26:337:50Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:584.16:254.512:170.26:327:51Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:434.17:084.712:410.112:550.16:317:52Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:244.17:494.81:240.01:330.06:307:52Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:034.18:274.92:070.02:100.06:287:53Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:404.09:054.92:480.02:480.06:277:54Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:153.99:414.83:300.03:250.06:267:55Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:503.710:174.74:100.14:010.16:257:55Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:263.610:564.64:490.24:380.36:247:56Waning 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 12:50 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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