Tides Today & Tomorrow in Little River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Little River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 30m at 11:22 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:34 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8660148
Common Questions About Tides

Little River Inlet, NC Tides - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:014.78:104.22:19-0.32:48-0.37:115:44New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:364.68:474.32:58-0.33:25-0.47:105:45Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:124.59:274.33:37-0.24:02-0.47:095:46Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:534.410:124.44:18-0.24:40-0.47:095:47Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:404.211:054.45:02-0.15:22-0.37:085:48Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:354.05:520.16:09-0.37:075:49First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:024.512:333.96:490.27:04-0.27:065:50First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:024.61:353.87:570.38:07-0.27:055:51First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:054.72:403.99:140.29:18-0.37:045:52First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:104.83:454.010:260.010:26-0.57:045:53Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:155.04:484.311:27-0.211:28-0.77:035:54Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:165.25:474.612:21-0.57:025:55Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:125.46:414.912:25-0.91:13-0.77:015:56Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:045.47:315.11:19-1.02:00-0.87:005:57Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:515.48:195.22:10-1.02:45-0.86:595:57Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:365.19:055.12:59-0.93:28-0.86:585:58Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:204.89:524.93:45-0.74:09-0.66:575:59Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:064.410:424.74:30-0.54:50-0.46:566:00Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:554.111:334.45:15-0.25:32-0.16:546:01Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:463.76:020.16:150.26:536:02Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:254.212:373.56:510.47:030.46:526:03Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:184.01:303.37:470.67:590.56:516:04Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:114.02:233.38:530.79:050.66:506:05Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:063.93:183.39:570.710:070.56:496:06Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:004.04:123.410:500.611:000.36:486:06Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:514.25:023.711:360.411:470.16:466:07Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:374.45:473.912:180.26:456:08Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:184.56:284.212:310.012:59-0.16:446:09New Moon28Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8660148)

Common Questions About Little River Inlet, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Little River Inlet, NC today?

Slack tide in Little River Inlet, NC is approximately 1:58 am — 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 Little River Inlet, NC?

Little River Inlet, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 Little River 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 Little River Inlet, NC?

Tide predictions for Little River 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 Little River Inlet, NC?

Tide data for Little River Inlet, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8660148. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8660148.

What is the moon phase in Little River Inlet, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Little River Inlet, NC is Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). This places Little River 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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