Tides Today & Tomorrow in New Bern, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New Bern, NC.
Next low tide : 11:11 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 32m at 4:09 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

New Bern, NC Tides - May 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:212.412:431.86:480.26:090.26:177:53Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:052.41:301.87:300.26:560.26:167:54First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:552.32:231.88:210.27:570.26:147:54First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:492.23:201.99:150.29:120.26:137:55First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:452.24:182.110:070.110:270.26:127:56First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:422.25:162.311:010.111:410.16:127:57Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:392.26:132.511:57-0.16:117:58Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:372.27:092.712:490.012:52-0.26:107:59Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:312.28:022.91:48-0.21:45-0.36:097:59Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:242.38:543.02:44-0.32:36-0.46:088:00Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:162.29:463.13:38-0.33:28-0.46:078:01Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:092.210:393.04:32-0.44:22-0.46:068:02Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:032.211:312.95:25-0.35:16-0.36:058:03Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:562.16:17-0.36:12-0.26:048:03Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:222.812:492.17:10-0.27:11-0.16:048:04Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:142.61:432.08:06-0.18:150.16:038:05Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:082.42:392.09:020.09:190.26:028:06Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:022.23:352.09:550.110:190.26:028:06Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:552.04:292.010:460.111:160.36:018:07Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:471.95:212.111:350.16:008:08Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:381.86:112.212:120.312:220.26:008:09Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:281.86:572.21:040.21:060.15:598:09Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:151.87:412.31:520.21:460.15:588:10Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:581.88:232.42:350.12:230.15:588:11New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:411.89:052.53:170.12:560.15:578:12New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:241.89:472.53:580.13:270.15:578:12New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:081.810:302.54:370.13:580.15:568:13New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:521.811:132.55:150.14:310.15:568:14Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:361.811:562.55:510.15:090.15:568:14Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:201.96:260.15:510.15:558:15Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:402.41:081.97:040.16:410.25:558:16Waxing Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656084)

Common Questions About New Bern, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New Bern, NC today?

Slack tide in New Bern, NC is approximately 7:40 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 New Bern, NC?

New Bern, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 New Bern, 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 New Bern, NC?

Tide predictions for New Bern, 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 New Bern, NC?

Tide data for New Bern, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656084. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656084.

What is the moon phase in New Bern, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over New Bern, NC is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places New Bern, 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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