Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 8:07 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 47m at 1:36 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Aug 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:222.92:123.47:360.08:360.46:198:11First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:212.63:143.48:300.19:460.56:198:11First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:242.44:153.49:260.210:520.56:208:10Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:272.35:133.410:230.211:510.56:218:09Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:262.26:043.411:180.26:228:08Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:182.36:513.412:410.412:080.26:228:07Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:042.47:323.51:250.412:540.26:238:06Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:452.58:113.52:040.31:360.26:248:05Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:232.68:463.52:400.32:160.26:258:04Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:002.69:203.43:130.32:540.26:258:03Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:372.79:533.33:450.23:320.26:268:02Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:132.810:263.24:160.24:110.36:278:01Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:502.911:003.04:460.34:510.46:288:00Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:292.911:362.85:160.35:350.56:287:59Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:113.05:500.36:240.56:297:58Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:172.712:593.16:280.37:200.66:307:56Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:042.51:553.27:130.38:240.66:317:55Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:012.42:563.48:070.39:330.66:317:54Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:052.34:013.69:080.210:400.56:327:53Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:122.45:043.810:140.111:420.36:337:52Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:182.66:044.011:18-0.16:347:51Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:192.86:594.212:370.212:20-0.36:347:49New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:163.17:524.21:280.01:19-0.46:357:48New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:103.48:424.22:16-0.22:16-0.46:367:47New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:033.69:314.03:02-0.33:12-0.46:367:46New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:553.710:193.83:48-0.34:07-0.36:377:44Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:483.811:083.44:33-0.25:04-0.16:387:43Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:423.75:19-0.16:030.16:397:42Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:003.112:393.66:070.07:050.36:397:40First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:542.81:393.56:590.28:120.56:407:39First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:552.52:433.47:550.49:220.66:417:38First Quarter31Sun
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 4:51 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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