Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 1:44 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:15 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Apr 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:123.38:343.62:04-0.42:20-0.46:567:29Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:563.39:203.82:52-0.53:02-0.56:557:30Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:423.210:073.93:40-0.53:45-0.56:547:31Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:303.110:583.84:31-0.44:32-0.46:527:32Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:212.911:523.75:25-0.35:22-0.36:517:33Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:182.76:23-0.26:19-0.26:507:33Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:513.61:212.67:250.07:220.06:487:34Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:573.42:322.68:330.08:330.16:477:35Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:053.33:432.69:400.19:460.16:467:36Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:123.24:492.810:420.010:550.16:447:36Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:143.25:463.011:360.011:550.06:437:37Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:083.26:373.212:25-0.16:427:38Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:573.17:223.312:49-0.11:08-0.26:407:39New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:413.18:033.41:37-0.11:47-0.26:397:40New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:223.08:423.52:21-0.12:24-0.16:387:40New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:002.99:193.53:02-0.12:59-0.16:367:41New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:382.89:563.43:42-0.13:340.06:357:42Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:152.610:333.34:220.04:080.16:347:43Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:532.511:113.25:020.14:450.26:337:43Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:332.411:533.15:430.25:240.36:317:44Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:182.26:280.36:080.46:307:45Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:392.91:092.27:170.46:590.56:297:46First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:312.82:062.28:100.57:580.56:287:47First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:272.83:062.39:040.49:020.56:277:47First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:252.84:042.59:560.310:060.46:267:48First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:222.94:572.810:450.211:050.26:247:49Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:153.05:473.111:320.06:237:50Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:063.16:353.512:010.012:17-0.26:227:51Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:553.27:233.812:53-0.21:01-0.36:217:51Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:433.28:114.11:45-0.31:47-0.56:207:52Full Moon30Thu
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 4:59 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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