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 38m at 8:40 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:36 pm (3.1 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 - Mar 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:183.23:442.29:580.19:41-0.16:386:05Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:223.34:472.310:580.010:45-0.16:376:06Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:193.35:422.511:50-0.111:41-0.26:356:07Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:103.36:302.612:35-0.16:346:07Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:543.37:132.812:31-0.31:15-0.26:336:08Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:353.27:522.91:16-0.31:51-0.26:316:09Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:123.18:302.91:59-0.22:25-0.26:306:10Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:483.09:063.02:39-0.22:57-0.16:296:11Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:232.89:432.93:19-0.13:290.06:276:12Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:582.610:202.93:590.04:000.16:266:12Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:342.311:002.84:410.24:330.26:256:13Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:142.111:452.85:260.35:110.36:236:14Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:002.06:180.45:550.36:226:15Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:372.712:551.97:180.56:490.46:216:16Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:382.71:591.98:230.57:520.46:196:16Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:422.83:052.09:260.48:580.36:186:17Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:422.94:052.210:200.310:010.16:176:18Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:373.14:572.511:070.110:58-0.16:156:19Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:273.35:462.811:50-0.111:51-0.36:146:20Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:143.46:333.112:32-0.36:126:20New Moon20Tue
21Wed6:593.57:203.412:43-0.51:13-0.46:116:21New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:443.58:073.71:33-0.61:54-0.56:106:22New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:303.48:553.82:24-0.62:37-0.66:086:23Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:173.29:463.93:17-0.53:21-0.56:076:24Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:072.910:393.84:11-0.44:09-0.46:056:24Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:012.711:373.65:10-0.25:01-0.36:046:25Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:022.46:130.06:00-0.16:036:26First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:423.41:112.37:230.17:070.16:016:27First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:523.32:262.38:340.28:220.26:006:27First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:023.23:362.49:400.29:340.25:596:28Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:063.14:372.510:370.110:380.15:576:29Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 12:08 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 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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