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 48m 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 - Jan 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:593.01:122.67:150.17:27-0.27:165:09Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:033.22:152.48:280.18:24-0.27:165:10Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:063.43:202.39:390.19:22-0.37:165:10Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:073.54:232.310:430.010:19-0.37:165:11Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:043.75:222.311:42-0.111:16-0.47:165:12Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:583.86:162.412:35-0.27:165:13New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:493.87:072.412:10-0.41:24-0.27:165:14New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:373.77:562.51:01-0.42:10-0.27:165:14New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:233.68:422.51:50-0.32:53-0.27:165:15New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:063.49:272.52:37-0.23:35-0.17:165:16Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:483.210:122.53:23-0.14:14-0.17:165:17Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:292.910:582.54:100.04:520.07:165:18Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:092.611:452.54:590.25:300.17:165:19Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:512.45:510.36:080.27:165:20First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:342.512:372.16:490.46:490.27:165:21First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:272.51:291.97:520.57:340.27:155:22First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:222.62:261.88:570.58:240.27:155:23First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:172.73:241.89:570.49:170.27:155:24Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:092.94:191.910:510.310:100.17:155:25Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:583.15:102.011:380.211:00-0.17:145:25Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:453.35:572.112:210.07:145:26Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:293.46:422.31:03-0.17:135:27Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:133.67:272.512:37-0.41:43-0.27:135:28Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:563.68:132.71:24-0.42:23-0.37:125:29Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:393.69:002.82:12-0.53:03-0.47:125:30Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:233.49:493.03:02-0.53:44-0.47:115:31Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:093.210:413.13:55-0.44:27-0.47:115:32Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:572.911:373.14:52-0.35:12-0.47:105:33Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:502.65:54-0.16:02-0.37:105:34Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:373.212:492.37:030.06:57-0.37:095:35Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:423.21:562.18:160.17:59-0.27:085:36Third 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 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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