Tides Today & Tomorrow in Little River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Little River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 08m at 11:57 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:08 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8660148
Common Questions About Tides

Little River Inlet, NC Tides - Jul 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:443.95:244.811:340.36:068:29Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:333.86:104.912:160.512:170.36:078:29Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:213.86:545.01:010.412:570.36:078:29Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:063.87:365.01:440.41:380.36:088:28Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:483.98:155.12:260.32:190.26:088:28Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:273.98:535.03:060.23:010.26:098:28Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:043.99:295.03:460.23:410.36:098:28Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:413.910:064.84:250.24:210.36:108:28Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:203.910:454.75:030.25:010.46:108:28Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:033.911:284.65:420.25:420.56:118:27Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:524.06:210.26:260.66:118:27Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:164.512:454.17:030.27:150.66:128:27Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:074.41:384.47:480.28:120.76:138:26Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:594.42:314.78:380.19:170.66:138:26Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:544.33:275.09:340.010:270.56:148:26Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:534.34:255.310:34-0.111:340.36:148:25Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:544.45:245.611:33-0.36:158:25Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:554.56:235.912:350.012:30-0.56:168:24Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:544.67:206.11:33-0.21:27-0.66:168:24New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:524.88:156.22:29-0.42:24-0.76:178:23New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:464.99:086.13:23-0.53:20-0.76:188:23New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:405.09:595.94:14-0.54:15-0.66:188:22Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:355.010:535.55:04-0.45:08-0.46:198:21Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:334.911:485.15:52-0.36:01-0.16:208:21Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:324.86:41-0.16:550.26:208:20Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:434.81:284.87:290.17:500.46:218:19First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:374.42:204.88:180.38:490.76:228:19First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:284.23:114.79:090.49:510.86:238:18First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:183.94:014.710:030.510:520.86:238:17First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:083.84:504.710:550.611:450.86:248:16Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:593.85:384.811:420.66:258:16Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 2:32 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 79% 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 (79% 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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