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 2h 00m 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 - Mar 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:343.13:002.09:180.28:560.06:386:05Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:433.14:092.110:230.110:050.06:376:06Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:443.15:072.311:170.111:06-0.16:356:07Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:373.25:572.512:030.06:346:07Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:223.26:402.712:43-0.16:336:08New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:023.17:192.812:43-0.21:18-0.16:316:09New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:383.17:552.91:24-0.21:50-0.16:306:10New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:122.98:293.02:04-0.22:20-0.16:296:11New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:452.89:033.02:42-0.12:49-0.16:276:12Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu9:172.69:383.03:200.03:180.06:266:12Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:502.410:142.93:580.13:480.16:256:13Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:262.210:542.94:390.24:220.26:236:14Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:052.011:402.85:240.45:000.36:226:15First Quarter13Sun
14Mon11:521.96:170.55:470.36:216:16First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:352.812:501.87:190.56:450.36:196:16First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:392.81:581.98:260.57:530.36:186:17First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:452.93:072.09:280.49:030.26:176:18Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:473.04:082.310:220.210:080.06:156:19Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:423.25:032.711:080.011:08-0.26:146:20Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:323.45:533.111:52-0.26:126:20Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:203.56:423.412:03-0.412:34-0.46:116:21Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:073.57:303.712:56-0.51:16-0.56:106:22Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:533.48:184.01:49-0.61:58-0.66:086:23Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:403.29:084.02:41-0.62:42-0.66:076:24Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:293.010:003.93:35-0.53:29-0.56:056:24Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:212.710:563.84:31-0.34:19-0.36:046:25Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:172.511:573.55:31-0.15:14-0.26:036:26Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:222.36:370.16:180.06:016:27Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:043.31:362.27:480.27:310.26:006:27Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:163.12:502.28:570.38:470.25:596:28Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:243.03:562.49:580.29:560.25:576:29Waning Crescent31Thu
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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