Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 7:05 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 03m at 12:42 pm (3.3 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 - Oct 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:494.38:103.61:30-0.22:12-0.26:035:54New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:394.48:583.42:13-0.23:05-0.16:045:52Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:304.49:503.12:59-0.24:000.16:055:51Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:264.210:462.93:490.05:000.26:065:49Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:274.011:502.74:450.16:050.46:065:48First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:343.85:480.37:160.56:075:47First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:022.71:463.67:000.48:250.66:085:45First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:172.72:543.58:160.59:280.56:095:44Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:242.83:553.59:260.510:200.56:105:43Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:223.04:463.410:270.411:050.46:105:41Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:113.25:313.411:190.411:440.36:115:40Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:533.46:113.312:050.36:125:39Full Moon12Wed
13Thu6:313.56:483.212:180.312:470.36:135:37Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:073.67:233.112:500.31:260.36:145:36Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:413.77:573.01:200.32:040.36:145:35Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:153.78:312.81:510.42:420.46:155:34Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:503.69:062.72:220.43:200.56:165:32Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:283.59:432.52:560.54:010.66:175:31Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:083.410:242.43:320.64:460.76:185:30Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:553.311:122.34:130.75:360.86:195:29Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:483.25:020.76:320.96:195:28Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:092.312:473.26:010.87:310.86:205:26Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:142.41:483.27:080.78:260.76:215:25Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:182.62:473.38:180.69:150.56:225:24Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:172.93:423.49:230.410:010.36:235:23Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:103.34:333.410:230.210:440.16:245:22Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:013.75:223.511:190.011:28-0.16:255:21Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:504.16:113.512:13-0.16:265:20New Moon28Fri
29Sat6:394.46:593.412:12-0.21:06-0.26:275:19New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:284.67:493.312:58-0.31:58-0.26:275:18New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:194.68:403.11:46-0.32:52-0.16:285:17Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 3:53 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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