Shallotte tides today
- Tide now 3.4 ft ↑ rising · high 10:14 pm (4.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:30–6:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 4.6 ft · 68 °F moderate · 6.5 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 67 °F from the NE, gusts 16 · clear
- Sun 7:30 am–6:25 pm 10 h 55 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:13 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:13 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:00 am–12:00 pm good day · 8/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until Fri 30, 12:00 am. NWS Wilmington NC
Today in Shallotte there are high tides at 10:04 am (5.8 ft) and 10:14 pm (4.4 ft) and low tides at 3:46 am and 4:38 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:14 pm. The sun rises at 7:30 am and sets at 6:25 pm: 10 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:13 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:49 am to 3:49 am and from 2:21 pm to 4:21 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph). Clear, 67 °F.
Fishing in Shallotte today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:38 pm
- Major period 2:21–4:21 pm
- Steady pressure (30.24 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (4.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 4:20 pm, combines the 4:38 pm low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 2:50 am to 3:50 am, with the 3:46 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 10:04 am high tide, moonset and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, Atlantic croaker, southern kingfish and bluefish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: black sea bass. What you can catch
Beach day in Shallotte
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
- Water at 68 °F (cool)
- Low tide at 4:38 pm: more sand
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 4.5 ft waves every 6 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.5 ft
4.5 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 67 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 3:46 am
Low tide at 3:46 am and 4:38 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:04 am and 10:14 pm.
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures and low tide at 4:38 pm, though with light offshore wind and some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Shallotte
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- Ocean Isle Beach 5.9 mi · S
- Showers
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for North Carolina (N.C. Recreational Water Quality Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Shallotte
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:46 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:04 am 5.8 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 4:38 pm 0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:14 pm 4.4 ft · coef. 80
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 2 min to high tide at 10:14 pm.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 10:04 am high tide and 80 for the 10:14 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on May 17 (6.0 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (-1.1 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 7 to 9 (coefficient 81, 5.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 48, 3.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:30 am · 6:25 pm | Low tide 3:46 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:04 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 4:38 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:14 pm · 4.4 ft | Coef. 81 | 91% | Major periods 1:49 am · 2:21 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:30 am · 6:24 pm | Low tide 4:37 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:00 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 5:31 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:12 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 79 | 84% | Major periods 2:53 am · 3:25 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:31 am · 6:23 pm | Low tide 5:30 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:59 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 6:24 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 3:57 am · 4:29 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:32 am · 6:22 pm | High tide 12:14 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 6:26 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:00 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 7:21 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:33 am · 5:21 pm | High tide 1:17 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 6:28 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:00 pm · 5.4 ft | Low tide 7:20 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:24 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:34 am · 5:20 pm | High tide 1:18 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 7:33 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 1:55 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 8:17 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 73 | 41% | Major periods 5:50 am · 6:15 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:35 am · 5:19 pm | High tide 2:14 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 8:38 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:47 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 9:10 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 74 | 30% | Major periods 6:39 am · 7:02 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Shallotte has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Bowen Point (NOAA), 4.1 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Shallotte
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.9 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 68.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−3.4 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:12 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station SSBN7, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Shallotte today
Surf today
Fair- 2.4–3.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.6 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 4:38 pm)
- Light: First light 7:04 am · sunrise 7:30 am · sunset 6:25 pm · last light 6:50 pm
- Tide: low 3:46 am (-0.2 ft), high 10:04 am (5.8 ft), low 4:38 pm (0.2 ft) and high 10:14 pm (4.4 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 66.9 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 112 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:50 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 7:04 am to 9:00 am can also work, with a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Shallotte today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:04 am): little current from 9:40 am to 10:30 am
- 3.1 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:46 am (3:20–4:10 am), high tide 10:04 am (9:40–10:30 am), low tide 4:38 pm (4:20–5:00 pm) and high tide 10:14 pm (9:40–10:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 66.9 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:50 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:13 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 11:00 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 3:40 pm to 5:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Shallotte
Now in Shallotte
- Low / high
- 51 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 18%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 43
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.05 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 52° | 53° | 56° | 61° | 73° | 76° | 72° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 N | 6 NNE | 6 NNE | 10 NNE | 11 NNE | 11 NNE | 9 NNE | 7 NE |
| Gusts | 8 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
| Waves | 3.4 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.8 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 66° 7 NE 4.7 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 8 NE 4.9 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 7 NNE 4.9 ft
- 6:00 am 63° 7 NNE 4.6 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 8 NE 4.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 10 NE 4.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 78° 8 NE 3.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 74° 5 NE 3.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 51 / 76 °F | 12 mph NNE | 4.8 ft | 10:04 am · 10:14 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 63 / 78 °F | 13 mph NE | 4.9 ft | 11:00 am · 11:12 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 57 / 79 °F | 7 mph NNE | 3.5 ft | 11:59 am | |
| Sat 31 | 57 / 73 °F | 11 mph NE | 4.1 ft | 12:14 am · 1:00 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 55 / 74 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.9 ft | 1:17 am · 1:00 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 60 / 73 °F | 14 mph NE | 4.3 ft | 1:18 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 59 / 76 °F | 14 mph NE | 4.3 ft | 2:14 am · 2:47 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 77 °F | 12 mph ENE | 4.1 ft | 3:09 am · 3:38 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 75 °F | 12 mph ESE | 7.0 ft | 4:02 am · 4:28 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 73 °F | 8 mph SW | 7.2 ft | 4:55 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 70 °F | 8 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 5:45 am · 6:05 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 69 °F | 11 mph N | 3.3 ft | 6:32 am · 6:50 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 66 °F | 11 mph N | 3.2 ft | 7:16 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 48 / 69 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.5 ft | 7:58 am · 8:17 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 63° / 78° 4.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 57° / 79° 3.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 57° / 73° 4.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 55° / 74° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 60° / 73° 4.3 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 59° / 76° 4.3 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 60° / 77° 4.1 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.5 °F; normal high: 73 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:12 pm (local time).
The sun in Shallotte
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:34 am
- Full dark 7:20 pm
- Civil dawn 7:04 am
- Civil dusk 6:50 pm
- Solar noon 12:57 pm (43° high)
- Daylight 10 h 55 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:50 pm
- Full dark 7:20 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,543 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Shallotte
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:49–3:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:21–4:21 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:56–10:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:43–8:43 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Shallotte
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Holden Beach Fishing Pier 6.7 mi
- Ocean Isle Beach Pier 6.7 mi
- Jetty 5.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.0 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Ocean Isle Boat Harbor 6.4 mi
- Holden Beach Marina 7.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Tides near ShallotteTides nearby
- Ocean Isle Beach5.9 mi
- Holden Beach6.3 mi
- Sunset Beach9.7 mi
- Calabash12 mi
- Oak Island13 mi
- Little River15 mi
- Long Beach16 mi
- Cherry Grove Beach18 mi
- Yaupon Beach18 mi
- Caswell Beach20 mi
Shallotte at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,991 people. Coordinates: 33.973° N, 78.386° W.
- It is 77 mi southwest of Jacksonville, the main place in North Carolina. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 5 min later than in Jacksonville.
- The nearest tide station, Bowen Point, is 4.1 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about ShallotteQuestions
What time is high tide today in Shallotte?
Today in Shallotte there are high tides at 10:04 am (5.8 ft) and 10:14 pm (4.4 ft) and low tides at 3:46 am and 4:38 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Shallotte?
At 6:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:50 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Shallotte?
At 7:30 am. First light comes at 6:35 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:49–3:49 am, Minor 9:56–10:56 am, Major 2:21–4:21 pm, Minor 7:43–8:43 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Shallotte?
Light drizzle, from 51 °F to 76 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Shallotte?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.6 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the east-southeast. The water is 67.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Shallotte?
The best time to visit Shallotte is from April to May and in October: highs of 74 °F to 81 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Bowen Point (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).