Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 48m at 6:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:013.56:263.612:15-0.45:576:29Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:513.57:163.912:42-0.612:59-0.55:556:30Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:403.48:054.01:36-0.61:44-0.65:546:31Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:273.28:544.12:29-0.62:28-0.55:536:31Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:162.99:443.93:22-0.43:13-0.45:516:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:062.710:363.74:16-0.24:01-0.25:506:33Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:592.411:323.45:130.04:520.05:496:34Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:592.26:130.25:490.25:476:35Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:333.21:062.17:190.36:550.45:466:35Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:403.02:172.18:240.48:080.55:456:36Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:462.83:222.29:240.49:170.55:436:37Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:452.84:162.410:140.410:160.45:426:38Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:342.85:012.610:550.311:060.35:416:38Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:172.85:402.811:300.211:500.25:396:39Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:552.86:163.012:020.15:386:40Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:302.86:503.212:300.112:320.15:376:41New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:042.77:233.31:090.11:020.05:366:42New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:382.77:573.41:460.01:320.05:346:42New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:122.68:323.52:240.02:040.05:336:43New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:482.59:093.53:020.12:370.15:326:44Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:262.49:503.53:430.13:140.15:316:45Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:082.310:373.44:270.23:570.25:296:46Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:582.211:303.35:170.34:480.25:286:46Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:562.26:140.35:480.35:276:47First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:313.31:042.37:150.36:580.35:266:48First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:373.23:142.59:160.29:140.26:257:49First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:433.24:212.810:140.110:270.16:247:49Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:453.25:203.211:06-0.111:34-0.16:237:50Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:423.26:153.611:55-0.36:217:51Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:363.27:073.912:35-0.212:42-0.46:207:52Full Moon30Thu
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 10:15 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 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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