Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 46m at 10:18 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:45 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Feb 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:333.76:492.61:03-0.37:075:38New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:213.87:392.812:48-0.61:48-0.57:075:39New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:093.88:293.01:40-0.72:33-0.67:065:40New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:573.79:213.12:33-0.73:19-0.67:055:41Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:463.510:143.23:27-0.64:06-0.67:045:42Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:373.211:113.24:24-0.54:54-0.57:045:43Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:302.95:25-0.35:45-0.47:035:44First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:113.212:282.66:31-0.16:40-0.37:025:45First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:153.11:322.37:420.07:39-0.27:015:46First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:213.12:402.28:540.18:42-0.17:005:47First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:263.13:472.110:020.19:45-0.16:595:48Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:263.24:482.211:020.010:43-0.16:585:49Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:203.25:402.311:530.011:35-0.26:575:49Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:083.26:262.312:37-0.16:565:50Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:513.27:072.412:22-0.21:17-0.16:555:51Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:303.27:462.51:04-0.21:53-0.16:545:52Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:063.18:222.61:44-0.22:26-0.16:535:53Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:413.08:572.62:23-0.22:58-0.16:525:54Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:142.99:332.63:00-0.13:29-0.16:515:55Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:482.710:102.63:390.04:000.06:505:56Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:232.510:492.64:190.14:320.16:485:57Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:002.311:322.65:020.25:070.16:475:58Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:432.25:510.35:480.26:465:59Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:212.712:332.06:480.46:360.26:456:00Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:172.71:321.97:520.47:330.26:446:01Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:202.82:372.08:590.38:360.16:436:01Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:233.03:422.110:020.29:40-0.16:416:02Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:233.34:422.310:570.010:42-0.36:406:03Waning Crescent28Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657167)

Common Questions About New River Inlet, NC Tides

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

Slack tide in New River Inlet, NC is approximately 1:01 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 New River Inlet, NC?

New River Inlet, 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 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 New River Inlet, NC?

Tide predictions for New 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 New River Inlet, NC?

Tide data for New River Inlet, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8657167. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8657167.

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

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