Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 3m at 7:05 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:50 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Dec 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:443.35:110.36:200.36:574:59Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:192.612:423.26:180.37:130.26:584:59Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:242.81:433.17:300.38:070.16:594:58Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:283.12:453.08:430.29:00-0.16:594:58Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:293.53:452.99:510.19:51-0.27:004:58Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:253.84:422.810:530.010:42-0.37:014:58Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:194.05:362.811:51-0.111:33-0.47:024:58Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:104.26:292.812:45-0.27:034:58New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:014.27:202.712:23-0.41:36-0.27:044:59New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:514.18:102.71:13-0.42:26-0.27:044:59New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:404.09:012.62:03-0.33:16-0.17:054:59Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:293.79:522.52:53-0.14:050.07:064:59Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:183.510:452.43:440.04:540.17:074:59Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:083.211:402.44:370.25:420.27:074:59Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:582.95:340.46:300.37:085:00First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:372.412:492.76:350.57:170.37:095:00First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:342.51:422.57:400.68:020.37:095:00First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:292.62:342.38:440.68:450.37:105:01First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:192.83:252.29:420.59:270.37:105:01Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:052.94:132.210:350.410:080.27:115:02Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:483.14:582.211:220.310:490.17:125:02Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:303.35:422.212:050.27:125:03Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:113.46:242.312:470.17:135:03Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:513.57:052.312:120.01:270.17:135:04Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:333.67:472.312:54-0.12:080.07:135:04Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:153.68:312.41:38-0.22:490.07:145:05Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:583.69:182.52:23-0.23:32-0.17:145:05Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:443.510:082.53:12-0.24:15-0.17:155:06Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:313.311:022.64:04-0.15:01-0.17:155:07Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:223.15:030.05:48-0.17:155:07Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:012.812:172.96:070.16:39-0.27:155:08Third Quarter31Thu
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 9:57 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 36% 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 (36% 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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