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33.9150’ N, 78.3733’ W

Shallotte Inlet, NC

75°
H 76°
L 52°
ENE
17mph
High tide
7:49 pm
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Shallotte Inlet, NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Sun
Oct 25 		Mostly Sunny
Close Hourly 		76º / 52º 1% NE 19 mph 52%
3pm Partly Cloudy 75º 1% ENE 17 mph 47%
4pm Mostly Sunny 74º 0% NE 16 mph 47%
5pm Sunny 73º 0% NE 15 mph 49%
6pm Sunny 69º 1% NE 11 mph 57%
7pm Clear 66º 1% NE 9 mph 65%
8pm Clear 64º 1% NE 9 mph 69%
9pm Clear 62º 1% NE 9 mph 71%
10pm Clear 62º 2% NE 11 mph 71%
11pm Clear 61º 3% NE 11 mph 73%
Mon
Oct 26 		Sunny
View Hourly 		73º / 50º 12% NNE 13 mph 65%
12am Clear 59º 4% NNE 11 mph 76%
1am Clear 58º 4% NNE 11 mph 79%
2am Clear 57º 5% NNE 11 mph 80%
3am Clear 56º 5% NNE 11 mph 82%
4am Clear 55º 6% NNE 11 mph 84%
5am Clear 54º 13% NNE 11 mph 86%
6am Clear 54º 16% NNE 11 mph 85%
7am Clear 54º 12% NNE 11 mph 86%
8am Sunny 53º 7% NNE 11 mph 88%
9am Sunny 56º 9% NNE 12 mph 83%
10am Mostly Sunny 60º 4% NNE 13 mph 74%
11am Mostly Sunny 64º 3% NNE 12 mph 67%
12pm Mostly Sunny 67º 2% NNE 12 mph 61%
1pm Sunny 69º 1% NNE 12 mph 55%
2pm Sunny 71º 1% NNE 10 mph 54%
3pm Sunny 71º 0% NNE 10 mph 53%
4pm Sunny 71º 0% NNE 9 mph 52%
5pm Sunny 71º 0% NNE 8 mph 53%
6pm Sunny 68º 0% NNE 6 mph 58%
7pm Clear 64º 1% NNE 5 mph 68%
8pm Clear 62º 1% NNE 4 mph 71%
9pm Clear 61º 2% NNE 5 mph 73%
10pm Clear 59º 2% NNE 5 mph 75%
11pm Clear 58º 2% NNE 6 mph 77%
Tue
Oct 27 		Mostly Sunny
View Hourly 		74º / 55º 3% NE 10 mph 57%
12am Clear 56º 2% NNE 5 mph 80%
1am Clear 55º 2% NNE 6 mph 82%
2am Clear 54º 3% NNE 6 mph 83%
3am Clear 54º 3% NNE 6 mph 85%
4am Clear 53º 3% NNE 6 mph 86%
5am Clear 52º 3% NNE 6 mph 85%
6am Clear 52º 3% NNE 6 mph 86%
7am Mostly Clear 51º 3% NNE 6 mph 87%
8am Mostly Sunny 51º 3% NNE 7 mph 89%
9am Mostly Sunny 55º 1% NNE 7 mph 76%
10am Sunny 61º 0% NNE 8 mph 63%
11am Sunny 65º 0% NE 9 mph 53%
12pm Sunny 68º 0% NE 9 mph 47%
1pm Sunny 70º 0% NE 9 mph 43%
2pm Partly Cloudy 72º 0% NE 8 mph 42%
Wed
Oct 28 		Partly Cloudy 74º / 61º 15% NE 14 mph 79%
Thu
Oct 29 		Partly Cloudy 76º / 58º 15% NE 13 mph 75%
Fri
Oct 30 		Mostly Sunny 76º / 59º 8% NE 10 mph 74%
Sat
Oct 31 		Mostly Cloudy 75º / 60º 18% NE 11 mph 75%
Sun
Nov 1 		Mostly Cloudy 76º / 62º 24% E 11 mph 74%

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Shallotte Inlet, NC

This Afternoon
High : 72ºF
NE wind around 18 kt, with gusts as high as 24 kt. Sunny. Seas around 4 ft.
Tonight
Low : 54ºF
NNE wind 13 to 16 kt. Mostly clear. Seas around 4 ft.
Monday
High : 72ºF
NNE wind 9 to 13 kt. Sunny. Seas around 3 ft.
Monday Night
Low : 51ºF
NNE wind around 7 kt. Clear. Seas around 3 ft.
Tuesday
High : 72ºF
NE wind around 9 kt. Sunny. Seas around 2 ft.
Tuesday Night
Low : 56ºF
NE wind 8 to 11 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Wednesday
High : 74ºF
NE wind 12 to 14 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas around 3 ft.
Wednesday Night
Low : 60ºF
NE wind around 13 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas around 3 ft.
Thursday
High : 74ºF
NE wind around 12 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas around 3 ft.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Shallotte Inlet, NC

    SundayMondayTuesday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 179111111121056669
    7pm11pm3am7am11am3pm7pm11pm3am7am11am3pm
    MPH 179111111121056669
    DIR ENENENENNENNENNENNENNENNENNENNENE

    Current Weather Conditions In Shallotte Inlet, NC

    As Of: 7 minutes ago

    • 75ºF
    • 75ºF
    • 17mph
    • 0º (ENE)
    • 26mph
    • Partly Cloudy
    • 10mi
    • 30.33"
    • 47%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Shallotte Inlet, NC is Partly Cloudy. The current temperature is 75°F, and the expected high and low for today, Sunday, October 25, 2026, are 76° high temperature and 52°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 17 miles per hour, and coming from the East Northeast. The wind is gusting to 26 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 75° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 1 percent, with current humidity at 47 percent, and air pressure at 30.33 in. Visibility is 10 nautical miles. There are 3 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Gale Warning - 2:37pm Sun Oct 25 2026

    ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

    WHAT: Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
    seas up to 10 ft.

    WHERE: Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
    coastal waters out 20 NM.

    WHEN: Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

    IMPACTS: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
    capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
    Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
    vessel for hazardous conditions.

    &&

    Beach Hazard Statement - 2:11pm Sun Oct 25 2026

    ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

    WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
    inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
    shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
    Statement, Strong east to west longshore current.

    WHERE: Coastal Brunswick County.

    WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Monday.
    For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

    IMPACTS: Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
    Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
    flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
    impacts. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
    into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
    It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
    return to shore.

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Affected areas listed are based on
    average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
    flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
    other factors.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
    closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
    unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
    property.

    Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
    lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
    be swept into.

    &&

    Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

    Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
    MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
    MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

    Total Total Departure
    Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
    ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
    -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
    25/07 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 6 Minor
    26/08 AM 6.7 2.2 1.2 5 Minor
    26/08 PM 5.8 1.3 1.2 4 None
    27/09 AM 6.6 2.1 1.0 3-4 Minor
    27/09 PM 5.4 0.9 1.0 3-4 None
    28/09 AM 6.7 2.2 1.1 3-4 Minor

    &&

    Coastal Flood Advisory - 2:11pm Sun Oct 25 2026

    ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT MONDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

    WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
    inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
    shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards
    Statement, Strong east to west longshore current.

    WHERE: Coastal Brunswick County.

    WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Monday.
    For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

    IMPACTS: Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
    Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
    flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
    impacts. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
    into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
    It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
    return to shore.

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Affected areas listed are based on
    average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
    flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
    other factors.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
    closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
    unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
    property.

    Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
    lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
    be swept into.

    &&

    Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

    Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
    MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
    MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

    Total Total Departure
    Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
    ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
    -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
    25/07 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 6 Minor
    26/08 AM 6.7 2.2 1.2 5 Minor
    26/08 PM 5.8 1.3 1.2 4 None
    27/09 AM 6.6 2.1 1.0 3-4 Minor
    27/09 PM 5.4 0.9 1.0 3-4 None
    28/09 AM 6.7 2.2 1.1 3-4 Minor

    &&

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