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 1h 48m 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 - Aug 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:392.57:143.71:010.312:370.06:198:11Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:272.77:573.81:430.11:25-0.26:208:10Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:133.08:403.82:230.02:14-0.26:218:09Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:003.29:243.83:03-0.23:03-0.36:218:08Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:483.410:083.73:44-0.23:54-0.26:228:07Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:383.510:553.54:26-0.34:48-0.16:238:06Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:303.611:443.25:10-0.35:440.06:248:05Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:273.65:58-0.26:460.26:248:04Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:382.91:283.66:50-0.17:530.36:258:03Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:382.72:333.67:48-0.19:050.46:268:02Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:442.63:413.68:510.010:150.46:278:01Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:542.54:453.69:580.011:190.36:278:00Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:012.65:443.711:020.06:287:59Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:012.76:373.712:160.312:010.06:297:58Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:532.87:243.71:050.212:540.06:307:57New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:413.08:073.71:480.11:420.06:307:56New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:243.18:463.62:280.12:270.06:317:55New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:053.19:243.43:050.13:090.16:327:53New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:443.210:003.23:390.13:500.26:327:52Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:223.210:353.04:120.24:310.36:337:51Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:013.111:112.84:450.25:140.46:347:50Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:423.111:492.65:190.35:580.66:357:49Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:273.05:550.46:480.76:357:47First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:312.41:173.06:370.57:440.86:367:46First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:202.32:133.07:250.58:470.86:377:45First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:172.33:143.18:220.59:500.86:387:44First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:202.34:133.29:220.510:470.76:387:42Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:222.45:073.410:230.411:370.56:397:41Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:192.65:573.611:210.26:407:40Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:112.96:443.812:220.312:150.06:407:38Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:003.27:293.91:040.11:07-0.16:417:37Full Moon31Mon
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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