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 1h 34m 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 - Apr 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:013.15:282.711:250.111:320.05:566:30Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:493.16:122.912:060.05:546:31Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:313.16:513.112:190.012:430.05:536:31Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:093.07:273.21:02-0.11:16-0.15:526:32Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:442.98:023.21:42-0.11:470.05:506:33Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:182.88:353.32:200.02:170.05:496:34Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:522.69:093.32:570.02:470.15:486:34Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:262.59:453.23:350.13:180.25:466:35Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:022.310:233.14:150.23:520.35:456:36Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:412.211:063.04:570.34:300.35:446:37Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:272.111:562.95:450.45:150.45:426:37Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:212.06:400.56:100.55:416:38Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:542.91:242.07:390.57:150.55:406:39Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:572.92:292.28:390.48:240.45:386:40Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:593.03:312.59:340.39:320.25:376:41Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:573.14:272.810:230.110:330.05:366:41Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:513.35:183.211:08-0.111:31-0.25:356:42Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:413.36:083.611:53-0.35:336:43New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:303.46:564.012:25-0.412:37-0.55:326:44New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:193.37:464.21:19-0.51:22-0.55:316:45New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:083.28:364.32:12-0.52:08-0.65:306:45New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:583.09:274.23:05-0.52:56-0.55:296:46Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:512.810:224.04:01-0.33:47-0.35:276:47Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:482.611:203.84:59-0.24:42-0.25:266:48Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:512.56:010.05:440.15:256:48First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:243.51:012.47:060.16:540.25:246:49First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:313.32:132.48:120.28:090.35:236:50First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:383.13:192.69:120.29:200.35:226:51First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:393.05:162.711:050.211:220.36:217:52Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:322.96:052.911:500.16:207:52Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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