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 4h 55m 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 - Jan 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:123.011:492.74:550.05:36-0.17:165:09Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:022.75:550.26:230.07:165:10First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:462.712:542.46:590.37:100.17:165:11First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:442.71:492.18:050.47:570.27:165:12First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:402.82:462.09:100.48:460.27:165:12First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:332.83:421.910:090.49:340.27:165:13Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:222.94:331.911:000.310:220.17:165:14Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:083.05:202.011:460.311:070.17:165:15Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:503.16:022.112:270.27:165:16Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:313.26:432.21:050.17:165:17Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:093.37:222.212:32-0.11:410.07:165:18Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:463.38:002.31:12-0.12:17-0.17:165:19Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:233.38:392.41:53-0.22:51-0.17:165:20Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:003.39:202.52:34-0.23:26-0.17:165:20Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:383.110:042.63:18-0.14:02-0.27:155:21Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:193.010:512.84:05-0.14:40-0.27:155:22Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:042.811:442.94:580.05:21-0.27:155:23Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:552.55:580.16:08-0.27:155:24Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:423.012:522.37:050.17:02-0.27:145:25Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:453.21:572.28:170.18:02-0.27:145:26Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:513.33:062.19:300.19:07-0.37:135:27Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:573.54:142.210:370.010:12-0.47:135:28Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:593.65:172.311:36-0.211:14-0.57:135:29Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:563.76:142.512:30-0.37:125:30New Moon24Tue
25Wed6:493.87:072.712:12-0.61:19-0.47:125:31New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:383.77:582.81:07-0.62:05-0.47:115:32New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:253.68:462.91:59-0.62:48-0.47:105:33New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:103.49:332.92:49-0.53:30-0.47:105:34Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:533.110:202.83:39-0.34:10-0.37:095:35Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:352.711:072.84:29-0.14:49-0.27:085:36Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:182.411:562.75:200.15:280.07:085:37First Quarter31Tue
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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