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 4h 28m at 6:10 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:462.72:383.18:040.08:570.46:008:26First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:432.63:383.48:55-0.110:060.36:008:25Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:442.54:383.79:51-0.211:130.26:008:25Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:482.45:383.910:49-0.36:018:25Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:502.56:364.112:150.011:49 AM-0.46:018:25Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:512.67:324.21:13-0.112:48-0.56:028:25Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:492.78:264.32:08-0.21:46-0.56:028:25Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:452.89:194.23:00-0.32:43-0.56:038:25Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:412.910:104.03:50-0.33:39-0.46:038:24Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:363.011:003.74:39-0.34:36-0.26:048:24Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:313.011:493.45:27-0.25:330.06:058:24Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:273.06:14-0.16:320.26:058:23Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:393.01:243.07:000.07:350.46:068:23Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:302.72:213.07:470.18:400.56:068:23Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:242.43:183.08:340.29:460.66:078:22Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:202.24:143.19:230.310:490.66:088:22Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:172.15:063.110:130.311:440.56:088:21Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:122.15:543.211:030.36:098:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:022.16:383.312:330.511:51 AM0.26:108:20Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:482.27:203.41:160.412:360.26:108:20New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:302.37:583.51:550.31:190.16:118:19New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:102.48:353.52:320.31:590.16:128:19New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:492.59:113.53:070.22:400.16:128:18New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:272.69:463.43:400.13:200.16:138:17Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:062.710:213.34:130.14:010.16:148:17Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:472.810:593.24:460.14:460.26:158:16Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:313.011:403.05:200.05:340.36:158:15Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:183.15:580.06:290.36:168:14First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:252.81:123.26:400.07:300.46:178:14First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:172.62:113.47:290.08:380.46:178:13First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:172.53:153.58:260.09:500.46:188:12First Quarter31Mon
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 9:26 am — 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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