Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : 5:15 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 11:02 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Jul 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:362.26:173.312:070.511:30 AM0.16:008:26Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:242.27:003.512:530.312:160.16:008:25Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:102.37:423.61:350.21:010.06:018:25Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:542.48:233.72:160.11:46-0.16:018:25Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:382.69:043.72:560.02:31-0.16:028:25Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:232.79:463.73:35-0.13:18-0.26:028:25Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:102.810:303.64:15-0.14:06-0.16:038:25Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:593.011:153.54:56-0.24:58-0.16:038:25Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:513.15:39-0.25:550.06:048:24Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:033.212:463.26:25-0.26:560.26:048:24Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:563.01:463.37:15-0.28:030.26:058:24Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:532.82:493.58:09-0.29:140.36:058:23Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:562.63:533.69:07-0.210:250.36:068:23Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:022.54:563.710:07-0.211:300.26:078:23Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:072.55:543.811:08-0.26:078:22Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:092.56:493.912:290.112:07-0.26:088:22Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:052.67:403.91:220.01:02-0.36:098:21New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:572.78:273.82:11-0.11:53-0.26:098:21New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:452.89:113.72:56-0.12:42-0.26:108:20New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:322.99:533.63:38-0.13:29-0.16:118:20Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:162.910:333.34:170.04:150.06:118:19Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:002.911:123.14:550.05:000.26:128:18Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:442.911:502.85:320.15:470.46:138:18Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:292.86:080.26:360.56:138:17First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:312.61:172.86:460.37:310.66:148:16First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:152.42:092.87:280.38:310.76:158:16First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:042.23:042.98:140.49:340.76:158:15First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:002.14:003.09:060.410:350.76:168:14Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:592.14:533.110:000.311:290.66:178:14Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:572.25:433.310:540.26:188:13Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:502.36:303.512:170.411:47 AM0.16:188:12Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:08 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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